The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 37,800

€ 97,900

€ 37,800
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 T4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo V70 T4
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 T4
ALPINA B5 Touring
3829 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
7.84 %

General
Volvo V70 T4
ALPINA B5 Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T4
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B4164T2
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 T4
178 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V70 T4
177 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T4
ALPINA B5 Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
21.51 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T4
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
33 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo V70 T4
604 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 T4
136.5 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T4
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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