The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 33,800
€ 52,000
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
58.4
73.5
82.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.5 in
Width
68.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.4 in
Height
54.9 in
109.3
182.5
107.3
176
182.5 in
Length
176 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.41 %
General
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
F
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T5
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
179 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
20.35 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
62 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
55 mpg
city
13 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1112 mi
Range
337 mi
Volvo S60 D4
1112 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
78.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D4
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
899 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
