The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 39,500
€ 95,400
€ 39,500
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 D5 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 D5
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 D5
ALPINA B5
3799 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.02 %
General
Volvo S80 D5
ALPINA B5
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D5
ALPINA B5
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
D5244T10
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
202 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Volvo S80 D5
ALPINA B5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
18.81 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
44 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S80 D5
821 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
233 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
109.1 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
