The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 97,900

€ 44,900

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
58.7
72.7
80.6
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.56 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
235 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
193 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
378 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
378 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
235 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).
217.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
217.9 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft