The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 59,000

€ 70,800

€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine 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 T8 Twin Engine
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 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4478 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
12.35 %

General
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B4204T34
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
387 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
387 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
472 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
11.57 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
131 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2071 mi
Range
472 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
2071 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
34.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
34.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data