The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S90 T4 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 95,400
€ 43,500
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 T4.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 T4
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 T4
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 T4
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 T4
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
B4204T31
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
187 hp
Volvo S90 T4
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T4
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 T4
195 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T4
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 T4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S90 T4
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
354 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
510 mi
Volvo S90 T4
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo S90 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 T4
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
