The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 41,900
€ 95,400
€ 41,900
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 3.2 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 3.2
ALPINA B5
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
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
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
ALPINA B5
3810 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.74 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
ALPINA B5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B6324S5
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
240 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
ALPINA B5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.88 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
26 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
489 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
233 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
168.7 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
