The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 37,900
Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09) Volvo S80 2.5T
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S80 2.5T is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B5.
Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
73.3
82.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
111.6
191
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.82 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
B5254T8
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
197 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5T

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
17.92 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
25 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
468 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
233 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
176.2 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.5T
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data