The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 30,700
€ 57,900
€ 30,700
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
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
182.5 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.96 %
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)
B4204T37
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.71 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
400 mi
Volvo S60 T3
754 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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
106.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 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
