The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 47,200
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance is 8.5 inches longer and 1.3 inches wider.
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
72.8
80.3
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
72.8 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
113.1
187.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
187.4 in
Length
178.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3697 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.45 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
B4204T26
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
14.79 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
384 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
565 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
125 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data