The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 31,400
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) Volvo V60 T3
€ 69,700
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V60 T3 is 2.1 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller.
Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.4
Blueprint Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)
73.4
82.6
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182.2 in
Length
182.2 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3666 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
4.98 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
F
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
B4164T3
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
177 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T3

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
24.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.77 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
33 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo V60 T3
578 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
136.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V60 T3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft