The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 40,200

€ 111,900

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
3730 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
822 lb
18.06 %

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 automatic 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)
B5254T8
Engine Code
N63-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
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
18.93 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
23 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
418 mi
Range
453 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
418 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
197 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
197 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 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
1296 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