The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S90 D3 (16 - 19)
€ 95,400

€ 39,400

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 D3.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
57.8
72.7
80.6
56.8
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.8
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %

General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
148 hp
Volvo S90 D3
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D3
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
195 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D3
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
26.36 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
354 mi
Range
777 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D3
Environmental Impact
233 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data