The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 D5 (07 - 09)
€ 97,900

€ 39,600

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 D5.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
9.6 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 D5
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
182 hp
Volvo V70 D5
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 D5
193 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D5
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
20.64 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
649 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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