The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 D5 AWD Automatic (16 - 20) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 55,000

€ 95,400

€ 55,000
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 D5 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the ALPINA B5.
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
56.8
74
79.5
57.8
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
115.8
195.4
113.7
190.6
195.4 in
Length
190.6 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
4224 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
6.32 %

General
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
D4204T23
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S90 D5
232 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S90 D5
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D5
18.21 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S90 D5
49 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S90 D5
777 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 S90 D5
98.8 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 D5
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data