The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 37,100
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo S60 D5
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S60 D5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.4
82.6
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
73.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
182.2 in
Length
178.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3710 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.11 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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)
D5244T15
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
212 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
17.5 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
384 mi
Volvo S60 D5
706 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
121.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 D5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data