The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,500

€ 97,900

€ 44,500
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 T5 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
Volvo V70 T5
ALPINA B5 S 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 T5
ALPINA B5 S Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.56 %

General
Volvo V70 T5
ALPINA B5 S 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T5
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B4204T11
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
242 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
258 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T5
ALPINA B5 S Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
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16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
16.21 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T5
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
35 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo V70 T5
649 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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 T5
127 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T5
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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