The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 75,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 T3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.3
71.3
79.2
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
109.3
182.2
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.22 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
612 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
