The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 41,700
€ 48,800
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
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 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 S
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.17 %
General
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 S
F
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T11
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
230 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
16.01 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
44 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
939 mi
Range
359 mi
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
939 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
92.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
