The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 27,700

€ 61,200

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.4
73.4
82.6
56
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 in
109.3
182.2
108.7
178.9
182.2 in
Length
178.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.89 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B4164T3
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
718 mi
Range
408 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data