The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 B6 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 54,600

€ 52,700

€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V60 B6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
56.2
72.8
80.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
72.8 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.7 in
113.1
187.4
107.3
176.3
187.4 in
Length
176.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
17.3 %

General
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Z
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
296 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V60 B6
296 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V60 B6
310 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
112 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 B6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Volvo V60 B6
14 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo V60 B6
34 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
533 mi
Range
332 mi
Volvo V60 B6
533 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
223.5 kWh
Volvo V60 B6
132.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 3
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 B6
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










40.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft