The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 52,200
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
€ 97,900
 ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5 Touring
€ 52,200
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 Polestar Performance is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
4173 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.43 %
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
D5244T20
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
18.38 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
750 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
235 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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