The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 41,700

€ 58,800

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.4
73.5
82.6
56
71.5
79.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
178.9
182.5 in
Length
178.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %

General
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D4204T11
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
16.01 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
939 mi
Range
400 mi
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
939 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
185.7 kWh
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
92.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data