The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 44,900
€ 97,900
€ 44,900
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 3.2 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
ALPINA B5 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 3.2
ALPINA B5 Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.56 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
ALPINA B5 Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B6324S
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
235 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
ALPINA B5 Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Touring
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16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.7 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
20 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
378 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
378 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
217.9 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 3.2
217.9 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 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
