2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B5 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
