The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 45,600

€ 97,900

€ 45,600
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 XC70 D5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
58.7 in
110.8
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.7 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
D5244T4
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
127 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 XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.21 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
524 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
170.8 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 XC70 D5
170.8 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 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