The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 52,200
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 97,900
 ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S 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 T5 Polestar Performance is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.44 %
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S 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 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
B4204T11
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
351 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S 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).
235 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
ALPINA B5 S 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