The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 38,800

€ 102,500

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500
ⓘ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 V70 2.5T is 3.5 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.2
73.2
81.1
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
60.9 in
Height
57.2 in
110.9
189.9
116.9
193.4
189.9 in
Length
193.4 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
911 lb
20.01 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B5254T10
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
453 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
166.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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