The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 51,900

€ 98,800

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘ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 T6 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
81.1
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %

General
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B6304T2
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
281 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
281 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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14.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
14.47 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
20 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
372 mi
Range
399 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
372 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
206.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 T6
221.6 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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