The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 32,700
Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S60 T4F
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 32,700
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 T4F is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
73.4
82.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
73.4 in
Width
68.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.4 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
182.2 in
Length
176 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.38 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
F
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4164T2
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S60 T4F
178 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 T4F
177 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4F

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
19.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4F
19.79 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo S60 T4F
25 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
337 mi
Volvo S60 T4F
443 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
297.9 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).
219.8 kWh
Volvo S60 T4F
297.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T4F
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data