The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 45,600
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B5
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S60 B5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
72.8
80.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
72.8 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
113.1
187.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.4 in
Length
182.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.06 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 B5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data