The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 30,600
Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S60 T4F
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo S60 T4F is 2.1 inches wider and 3 inches taller.
Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
73.4
82.6
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182.2 in
Length
182.2 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.22 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
B4164T2
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T4F
178 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S60 T4F
177 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4F

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4F
19.57 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 T4F
27 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S60 T4F
473 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
278.7 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S60 T4F
278.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data