The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Automatic (18 - 20) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 71,300

€ 97,900

€ 71,300
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 V90 T8 Twin Engine is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
58.1
74
79.5
58.7
72.7
80.6
74 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
115.8
194.3
113.6
190.7
194.3 in
Length
190.7 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.32 %

General
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
P
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B4204T34
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
387 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
387 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
472 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
12.25 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
118 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1864 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
1864 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
37.8 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 V90 T8 Twin Engine
37.8 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










43.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft