The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 46,800

€ 115,300

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.1 in
Height
57.7 in
110.8
190.5
117.1
195.1
190.5 in
Length
195.1 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
14.14 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B4204T11
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
649 mi
Range
406 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
197 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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