The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 47,200

€ 67,900

€ 47,200
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 Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
72.8
80.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
72.8 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
113.1
187.4
110.6
182.4
187.4 in
Length
182.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3697 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.65 %

General
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
14.79 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
565 mi
490 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).
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 T5 Polestar Performance
125 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data