2011 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alpina B3 would be higher. Both 2011 Alpina B3 and 2012 Volvo XC70 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC70. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2011 Alpina B3.
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, 2011 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B3 | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2815 mm |
