The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 30,300
€ 50,900
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
58.4
73.5
82.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.5 in
Width
68.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.4 in
Height
54.9 in
109.3
182.5
107.3
176
182.5 in
Length
176 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.04 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
F
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.72 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
334 mi
Volvo S60 T3
621 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
221.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
