The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 44,000

€ 98,800

€ 44,000
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 D4 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.76 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T5
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.25 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
42 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
399 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
777 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 D4
115.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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