The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 40,300

€ 98,800

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
81.1
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.79 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T14
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
21.92 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
399 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
206.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft