The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 46,800

€ 97,900

€ 46,800
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 T5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5
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 T5
ALPINA B5 Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.44 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B4204T11
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 Touring
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 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).
235 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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