2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60.
Because 2006 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B5 | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |