The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine AWD Automatic (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 108,500

€ 95,400

€ 108,500
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 considerably. The Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine is 9.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
57.1
74
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.6
74 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
120.5
200.1
113.7
190.6
200.1 in
Length
190.6 in
120.5 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
4791 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
833 lb
17.39 %

General
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B4204T34
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
387 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
387 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
472 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
12.38 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
102 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1621 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
1621 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
43.6 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 L T8 Twin Engine
43.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data