The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
€ 97,900

€ 43,900

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
58.7
72.7
80.6
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4087 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.64 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 XC70 D4
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
193 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
13 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
989 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
989 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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