The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 38,600

€ 70,800

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo S60 D5 is 2.1 inches wider and 3 inches taller.
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.4
73.4
82.6
55.5
71.3
79.2
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.4 in
Height
55.5 in
109.3
182.2
110.6
182.2
182.2 in
Length
182.2 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

General
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T10
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
202 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
310 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
19.21 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
35 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
612 mi
Range
472 mi
Volvo S60 D5
612 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
139.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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