The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,600

€ 97,900

€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 2.5FT is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.6
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
3730 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.23 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B5254T8
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
197 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18.93 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
17 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
322 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
322 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
427.8 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).
235 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
427.8 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft