The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S90 D4 (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 41,500
Volvo S90 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo S90 D4
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 41,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S90 D4 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the ALPINA B5.
Volvo S90 D4
ALPINA B5
56.8
Blueprint Volvo S90 D4 (16 - 18)
74
79.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
74 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo S90 D4 (16 - 18)
115.8
195.4
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
195.4 in
Length
190.6 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S90 D4
ALPINA B5
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Volvo S90 D4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Volvo S90 D4
ALPINA B5
P
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 S90 D4
ALPINA B5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
D4204T14
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S90 D4
187 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S90 D4
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Volvo S90 D4
ALPINA B5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D4

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D4
21.1 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S90 D4
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S90 D4
53 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S90 D4
777 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 S90 D4
90.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S90 D4
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data