The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

€ 33,800
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S60 D3
€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S60 D3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.4
82.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
73.4 in
Width
68.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.4 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
182.2 in
Length
176 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.75 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

General

Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
F
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D5204T3
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
161 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

 REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
22.91 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
337 mi
Volvo S60 D3
718 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
219.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
119.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 D3
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data