The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Automatic (18 - 20)
€ 95,400

€ 56,900

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 D5 Polestar Performance.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
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 D5 Polestar Performance
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4306 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
8.08 %

General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
237 hp
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
195 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
354 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
690 mi
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 D5 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data