The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 28,200
Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15) Volvo S60 T3
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S60 T3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182.5 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.38 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 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 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
B4164T3
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.43 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
43 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
768 mi
Range
400 mi
Volvo S60 T3
768 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
185.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
104.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data