The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 59,000
€ 99,200
€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S80 V8 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
73.2
81.1
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
116.9
193.1
191 in
Length
193.1 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3986 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
9.37 %
General
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B8444S
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.82 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
365 mi
Range
458 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
