The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 47,400

€ 97,900

€ 47,400
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 slightly. The Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
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
189.5
113.6
190.7
189.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 D4 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
D5244T20
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
217 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
19.1 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
737 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 D4 Polestar Performance
121.3 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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