The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 29,800
€ 52,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 15.7 cm longer, 12.6 cm wider and 8.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
1484
1865
2097
1395
1739
1939
1865 mm
Width
1739 mm
2097 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1484 mm
Height
1395 mm
2776
4628
2725
4471
4628 mm
Length
4471 mm
2776 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
7.38 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
F
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
240 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 T3
10.8 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
612 mi
Range
337 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
