Alpina D3 Biturbo Touring vs Volvo V60 Polestar - Fifth Gear

[@oppanheimer]

The Volvo looks beautiful.

[@stefanberglund4618]

The Polestar should be driven in Sport mode! Do you know that there are Öhlins dampers which are adjustable (complaining of more roll)? When you turn DSTC off more power are sent to the rear.

[@Noirfury]

I don't understand if you are looking for performance why wouldn't you use sports mode. Baffled here mainly when she said more body roll? Sigh

[@napraznicul]

more power are sent to the rear?😂 .. you didn't know even on which planet breathing now, it have no sense to make a debate with you about automotive technology and shittiest (pretended) awd in the world EVER😂 That GARBAGE which volvo towing on rear axle is able to handle maximum 220NM for 30sec. But you mentioned POWER, which demonstrate you have absolutely no clue about how runs and how could be destroyed a diff or a multiplate clutch (center "diff" from haldex) So.. sleep peaceful as until now, then play again games to learn about cars.. or read showroom details from the list😂😅

[@MrsCap2]

Exactly what I was writing before I saw your comment. I doubt the bmw has better handling otherwise the Olhin system was not well setup

[@arendmookhoek4314]

i love volvos

[@eleonik76]

+Arend Mookhoek I hope you love Ford"s too,cause that is a Ford under the skin...

[@arendmookhoek4314]

i thoink volvos look better and are safer, but ford makes great chassis and engines

[@eleonik76]

Arend Mookhoek Almost all new cars are safe. It was 20 years ago when Volvo and Saab were the only companies synonymous to safe. Now new BMW 3 and even 1 series comes with 5 stars on the crash tests. Ford makes good chassis,but engines...ehhmmm NO.

[@Financmajster]

+S.T T. well the last BMW 3 series got poor results in small overlap test so, not that safe as you would think it would be

[@eleonik76]

rudkacka Yes,true that they focus much more on safety than other manufacturers. I used to like Volvo,but since they moved to FWD,they lost me completely.

[@ls89swe]

Proud owner of a S60 T6 polestar, love it!

[@thatpeskyswan]

A customer of mine has a v60 polestar it's incredible, I only had the chance to drive it about 30ft to park it up but felt incredibly powerful and really luxurious

[@magnuslindh3770]

My Polstar 2017 has a 8 gearbox and 367 hp. Just love the car👍🏻

[@onwheels2564]

I prefer the Volvo.

[@2002altima]

good job Volvo!

[@hirof4357]

She left the traction control on, on the volvo (2:10). Imagine how much faster she would be even more with it off.

[@Musicmedstudio]

She could have used the secret super sport mode as well. Which splits 50% power between front and back, and the car revs higher while holds gears for longer. It even changes how intrusive the assistance systems are, being even more permissive.

[@Volvo8Fifty4Life]

I love them both. 2 of my favorite cars are the Volvo 850R and the BMW e46.

[@statesidesupercars]

Should have compared it with the B3 biturbo...

[@SuperMrminecraftdude]

statesidesupercars wich is a lot more expensive.. would you rather have the competition unfair?

[@richardsumec9480]

Volvo rocks! Volvos are just way more luxurious and safer than BMW, besides BMW becomes boring and one of the most common cars on the roads.... VOLVO - THAT'S A CLASS

[@bighangers]

I own a V60 T6 Polestar and have had many bmw's they are much safer than bmw yes but wouldn't say its more luxurious id say they are on par with each other at best, dont get me wrong i love my volvo its an amazing car and shocks the hell out of people at the lights because its just an unsuspecting volvo estate.. people dont expect it to be as quick as it is.

[@manhee901]

That BMW is basically a saloon with Truck engine lmao

[@Elliot_Vulpe]

Richard Sumec luxurious? Are u blind? Look at interior, dashboard, navigation size. I don't see luxury in Volvo. Stupid comment

[@rhyshansford2288]

It’s NOT a BMW it’s an Aplina, and you are wrong.

[@tredfxman]

Rhys Hansford Exactly whats gonna happen to Volvos Polestar1. But im more excited when Polestar will release Polestar 2 which will compete against Tesla Model 3 and others, when its out... Whats your thoughts on that?

[@peer7727]

AND THE KING IS...........VOLVO

[@joelseverin7399]

i got a V60 Polstar! I Love it

[@joelseverin7399]

i will, dont worry;)

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

Congratulations, nice choice.

[@DowellPa]

Jealous, man!

[@DashDrones]

Joel Severin You can't even spell Polestar. No chance you have one..

[@rickardengstrom2266]

So what, did you have difficulties understanding what he wrote? Those kind of comments add no value at all... And I know, mine falls within the same category but I just had to. And finally, for some reason I have always found BMW's station wagons less appealing than their sedans - just an oppinion

[@thewolfsword123]

I should add that the 155mph top speed of the Volvo is electronically limited.

[@gustafmelin7991]

Volvo for life

[@MikeBurkard]

Currently Loving my '16 V60-R Design... would love having a V60 Polestar =)

[@art1th3cap0n3]

How is it in terms or reliability? I've seen a few comments complaining about the AC, what would you recommend a possible buyer to look out for ?

[@ThePucko97]

Why is it so hard to love both Volvo and BMW?

[@MegaSuperBenny]

ThePucko because Volvo can't be compared to a BMW, BMW is on another level but then ignorant people that don't know jack shit about cars trashtalk BMW because of the brand

[@yoobyoshi5425]

MegaSuperBenny yeah ik, bmw is on a much lower level...

[@Conceptcreator]

@@MegaSuperBenny Volvo is not made to be a shouting car, it is about quality, and beautiful interiors and exteriors. Not the childish interiors german cars have.

[@FungusLabel]

@@MegaSuperBenny "but then ignorant people that don't know jack shit about cars trashtalk" you are the perfect example :D

[@EK-em2zv]

@@Conceptcreator i assume you never drove the later generation volvo’s? I currently own a v60 but the interior is absolutely garbage compaired to the old s60 models. Full of cheap Chinese plastic and the seats suck.

[@OzBloke]

What a beautiful Volvo! 😎

[@SuperMowZ]

so a 4wd is faster in the wet....

[@AdrianC12345]

+moe fo sho Are you BLIND or something? The Alpina was in the dry when she did the hot lap AND the initial laps for driving impressions. The fucking Volvo was the one who out-gripped the B3 EVEN IN THE RAIN.

[@SuperMowZ]

Not blind. Footage from the "hot lap" is both in rain and dry....

[@Ktmzqw]

+AdrianC12345 I see varying weather conditions. I'm pretty sure they had several hours to film this and did the lap times in similar (dryish/damp) conditions.

[@TGShunai]

+moe fo sho The BMW's footage is mixed, but when it crosses the finish line you see its in the dry, yet when you see her driving in the v60, there is rain on the windows.

[@SuperMowZ]

Rain on windows never hurt anyone performance wise?

[@ricky107_]

i see alot of volvo lovers in the comments and god damn im one of them! volvo FTW

[@farishanafiah8461]

Can't decide which one to pick, but I'd be more than happy to take estates like this over any SUV.

[@vesleengen]

I'll have the Alpina with the Volvos color

[@daynight1921]

+vesleengen alpina a volvo color ?? very bad a ugly

[@azynkron]

@LBM Turbo Not as ugly as your English, mate.

[@YusukeShirogane]

Good job Volvo!

[@izayoiaifuyu]

The comment about the 850R being the last great volvo completely overlooks the S60R and V70R along with the S80 T6, C30 T5, and S80 V8. Shaaaaaaame

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvos are still great. Maybe greater now. Certainly more sophisticated now.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvos had the R cars all along since the 1990s. 850R, s60R/v70R. Then they went to the s60/v60/xc60 Polestars.

[@ALMX5DP]

Quite surprised to see how close the D4 gets to the Polestar in lap time. It would be interesting to see how much power the Volvo actually puts to the ground in comparison to the Alpina.

[@avpdallas]

My 2017 Rebel Blue S60 is a hard to find sleeper car that's beaten most everything. Driving skills is also a leverage.

[@bunk-bn9eo]

I had a 99 s70 AWD turbo. That little car was a monster. I actually smoked a Chevy SS with it. Spooled it up at the light (hard brake and just enough gas) . Let off the brakes and it launched like an animal.

[@isaks3243]

everybody needs a polestar in life

[@Joehatrix]

VOLVO all the way.

[@Gaming4Ohio]

The Volvo is AWD not 4WD. Learn the difference smh

[@martijnbruggers8694]

+Gaming 4 Ohio i dont wanna sound like a car noob but whats the difference actually?

[@Gaming4Ohio]

Martijn Bruggers AWD is a system you can use while driving on Tarmac but when you get stuck one wheel will spin. 4WD is when power is sending 50% to rear and Front which keeps at least two wheels spinning cannot use on Tarmac. Now Land Rovers come with Full Time 4WD with a Differential Lock. AWD vehicles do not have Differentials. 4WDs have a transfer case with HI and Low Gearing

[@PDGamingHD]

+Gaming 4 Ohio I guess the volvo has 4 wheels, right?

[@Gaming4Ohio]

Steve S Lmao you are completely wrong

[@ALMX5DP]

+Gaming 4 Ohio I wouldn't say Steve is completely wrong. AWD can have what he stated. Many conventional systems use a center differential and at least one more on one of the drive axles. Difference between it and a true 4x4 is the transfer case that can lock and multiply torque to each axle. Part time or electronically activated 4WD systems can do this automatically however do not have a locking feature in the t-case, thus enabling the vehicle to travel appropriately when speed differences are needed between the two axles.

[@cmuller1441]

Diesel engines torque and petrol ones are not comparable. With maximum rpm in the 4000 to 4500 area instead of 6000-6500 so the gear ratios are longer and the actual torque available to the wheels is reduced. You have to multiply that by a factor of around 0.7 for a fair comparison. Or just compare the power.

[@dylanparry5712]

Trac Môn looking good 🙌🏻

[@persian1997]

Its not fair its a wet track. An AWD car will always have the advantage.

[@ardie72]

thats right- it was wet..and the volvo won.

[@peterc2373]

Soo..... why didnt you compare the volvo with the Alpina D3 with 4wheel drive ??? or even the Alpina B3 ?

[@tamamboylekalsn]

Because of price and power difference, i think.

[@skiballasthegreat4945]

Both these cars are exactly the same price..... Doesn't take a brain surgeon mate.

[@tamamboylekalsn]

+Skiballas the great I don't live in England so my opinion was just a opinion. Don't be rude.

[@skiballasthegreat4945]

+Muhlis Goktas I was actually supporting your opinion 😉.... My comment was aimed at the original poster.

[@tamamboylekalsn]

+Skiballas the great sorry :)

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Really digging that Polestar blue..

[@filipbartoszuk8070]

Of course Volvo is much better

[@runarwesterbotn]

for every single ignorant person here. volvo's have a very good racing history, have always made comfy cars, the new s90 compete with BMW, Mercedes and Audi, and they have an XC90 with their own v8 engine competing with supercars, and when I think about it there is a supercar with that v8 engine which is just as fast as a Lamborghini Aventador. and yes, i know yamaha produced that v8 for volvo, but still, can you guys imagine a XC90 driving past supercars on a race track? it have to look hilarious.

[@johanlittorin2765]

Sure in the wet, but a D3 beat the mighty M3 at Autocars test. I would be happy with any of these two cars. Seems really nice :D

[@DominicMadbull90]

Alpina all day long

[@galinamahoney2463]

I have a 2015 s60 polestar 6cyl t. Besides being stunning in white it is amazing to drive. Couldn't think of anything more boring than a BMW. Volvo is a true sleeper

[@brorbror6789]

True socialist wagons

[@the-expertstreetb-racer5832]

I would like to add this car to my collection. Seqouia,300c/Hemi and Volvo v60/polestar. What a dream garage...

[@Blunt3021]

Please start using metric units :/

[@randomesteven3935]

okay, anybody knows the actual weight of the alpina? the alpina sites states this d3 estate at 1660 kilos unladen.. I know the polestar is nearly 2 tonnes and probably is with fuel and driver... so I think it's a pretty good win for the volvo despite lugging the extra weight

[@billwilmington8284]

This is a stupid question, but what American channel does this show air on? I totally forgot. I have AT&T u verse if that helps!

[@jetonnikollaj2991]

Beating germans since 850R , VOLVO

[@silverthehedgehog2477]

I might not be a Volvo fan but that V60 Polestar is fast. But I should take it in sedan form. And that is the S60 Polestar.

[@WsSCaTaLYn]

Im not sure, do a stig test :))

[@qw.3]

Why does this video has Korean subtitles?

[@xavir9178]

The 8spd zf is legendary why would one want less gears

[@ButchE30M3S14]

Wish the test was conducted on a dry track, the Beemer has a handicap vs the 4x4 system of the Volvo in the rain...

[@VGILee]

Exactly! Dry track, the Alpina would have likely sneaked the win.

[@ardie72]

@@VGILee true!..because it never rains in real life

[@valentinsolen3240]

Just checking the comments for butthurt BMW fanboys...

[@Sandouras]

I've seen some shitty aftermarket bumpers in my time but this Alpina takes the cake.

[@appelpower1]

Thank god it's optional... right?

[@FilipGereg]

+Sandouras Don't see anything wrong with it.

[@busters2304]

+Sandouras shitty bumper??? what are yout alking about

[@Sandouras]

busters2304 It's overdesigned as fuck.

[@kuddin9021]

+Sandouras Alpina have always designed hideous front bumpers, they should just do engines and leave the body as is

[@tonystafford978]

Am I the only one that realises here that volvo polestars are designed to compete against BMW M cars but yet this polestar only managed to barely beat a bmw with a diesel engine. if i was a volvo fan i wouldnt be gloating too much about that

[@ardie72]

its an alpina- alpinas are an M3 but with an upgrade.

[@tonystafford978]

How is a Diesel an upgrade for an m3 ????

[@ardie72]

@@tonystafford978 you are simple minded ain't ye...!..read it all again.

[@tonystafford978]

@@ardie72Im well aware of bmw and Alpina you said alpinas are an m3 with an upgrade hows a 345 bhp diesel an upgrade on a 431 bhp m3. At that time polestar was aimed at M division and merc AMGs. That polestar barely bet a diesel You say im small minded explain to me your answer.

[@ardie72]

@@tonystafford978 you are small minded because you know nothing about what claim to know about!. Bmw make an m3, Alpina tune it,. It's an upgrade over the m3... You are ignorant

[@paulanderson79]

V60 is very nice apart from ridiculously small luggage space. But there's always the V70/V90 of course. Not sure if the Polestar is different from the regular cars but the V60 D4 I drove has horrible column assist steering. Just like a Vauxhall Corsa.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

I too prefer a V70! The squarish rear looks defines Volvo's true estate car character.

[@quickscopezNL]

What is the difference between HP and torque actually?

[@Ab-bu3xy]

redbowman750 Ask James May

[@johannes.f.r.]

redbowman750 Torque is the amount of work an engine can do, power is the time you need to do a certain amount of work. One horsepower = 33000 lb-ft per minute.

[@jonm7198]

Go Volvo

[@bigjmeister]

More of these vids pls

[@o3tomas]

So Al Peener is just a lil bit slower in wet even though it's RWD. It's another win for bmw.

[@Stale_Mahoney]

+o3tomas unless you live in a place where there is snow during the winter months.. you know the months when you are the most glad to have a warm car to sit in? If there was snow or ice on the track the bimer would be a very sad car.

[@KingPandaful]

+ståle starheim who goes for track day when there is snow on track

[@Stale_Mahoney]

idzmir fahmy well here in Norway there is arranged big meetings at lakes that is cleared for snow so it looks like a race track, and then we run track times and drifting competitions, and sometimes they open ACR Arctic Circle Raceway during the winter, who does not enjoy driving on ice?

[@teodor1403]

du vet vell at du får alpina'n med 4hjulstrekk også??

[@amarhenyz2359]

I love Volvo forever because Volvo is a safety Car although it have average powerful speed... Loved Volvo...

[@kieranpatterson4525]

i hate this default volvo boxy sensible mode. Since the 850r came out its successor the v70 has had a 300bhp r version available for the best part of the last 10 years. Wake up

[@mbben424]

Volvo is my favorite car 👍 Awesome Volvo

[@JD2ndcity]

I'm really sorry Vicky, but I've come away from that video knowing little more than stats about either car. disappointing vid. If you were to choose the Volvo for its performance over the D3, surely you'd buy the B3?

[@SuperMrminecraftdude]

JD b3 is much more expensive than the volvo, so comparing those two wouldnt really be fair..

[@TeqHDcasper]

1:10 Hmmm, What about the m550d?

[@simonmellor4028]

Volvo are knocking it out of the park,.but I'd still choose the Alpina.

[@JayKumar-ri4ln]

Never understood why they compare DIFFERENT cars with DIFFERENT engines, with DIFFERENT drivetrains.....??🤔 what are u comparing looks?

[@dimitriasimov2140]

So we are comparing petrol vs diesel. No surprise whatsoever that the petrol won, even if it takes 0.4 more seconds to reach 62mph. Both cars are performing excellent, and any of them should give you a pleasant experience.

[@paulanderson7796]

0.28 seconds is a pretty hollow victory. I'd take the BMW personally.

[@leleedler]

I am right now leasing a BMW M235i. When I finish the lease I was told by my dealer that they would give me a fantastic deal on an M2. I would love to take that but, ugh I really want a Polestar S60 but, the price is quite a bit higher. What would you people take? M2 (maybe an M3) or the S60 Polestar?

[@sticksman7819]

polestar any day of the week

[@north5103]

Polestar over any M car

[@leleedler]

I am going to be getting that Polestar fairly soon here, can't wait.

[@justinsmall4306]

I'm with you on that one.the BMW is nice from the front but the Volvo is just so much nicer all round.

[@leleedler]

Justin Small I am actually considering waiting a little longer because I have a suspicion that we will get a new rendition of the V60 fairly soon as, the Europeans got an update a few weeks ago so I will wait until that comes out.

[@alextsani9687]

The fastest diesel station wagon because the Audi Rs6 is more faster than the BMW

[@Techjunkiero]

I’ll take that blue Volvo. For its uniquess and engine.

[@DrumApe]

Never seen a 2WD diesel being compared to an AWD petrol. In the wet.

[@DeadNoob451]

Its nice to see that volvo still has enough money to pay reviewers.

[@iyeol]

Beautiful blue!!!!

[@a2b3c]

the world desperately need such cars... undoubtedly

[@iantownsend500]

I would have no problem owning that Alpina

[@antoniosouto2483]

Volvo 👍

[@Kozmiksmak]

Alpina, no contest

[@peterlewis3540]

Totally pointless comparison, diesel power versus petrol power. The characteristics of a diesel are totally different, so its a credit to BMW Alpina that it can give a similarly powerful petrol, a run for its money.

[@alfamonk]

Performance diesels like this will be a fecking nightmare to maintain after a few years. They're too complex - EGRs, DPFs, all get caked in crap. I've tried it - back to petrol for me : )

[@feeder2015]

круті *автівки!!*

[@Thebeastfromnorth75]

So a gasoline 4wd car is faster than a diesel rwd car on a wet track? What a shocker!

[@MsLampalampa]

Where the fuck was the drag race then ?

[@jesusbarreda9128]

It's super annoying your driver position, I mean common, can you adjust the altitude of your seat a little, you barely see the road!

[@micke2943]

Never ever thought that the volvo would win! I know diesel engines... mountains of torque!!

[@supa7turtle588]

wet weather favours 4wd

[@swansmeister]

You need to sit closer to the steering wheels lmfao.

[@Ante_Knezevic]

Volvo anyday before shitty bmw.

[@busters2304]

+Tomislav Zvonimir ae tiho budi

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Soccer mom?

[@Ante_Knezevic]

***** Ne volim volvo ali bmw je nula od auta.. A tebi se serem u usta:)

[@zkambov]

lada svaki dan preko volvo

[@otsolampinen5290]

My man!

[@aidenp5768]

This is like comparing a Porsche to a Lexus

[@vladimirkujovic]

Please organise Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport vs Rimac Concept S...

[@stanleyo5471]

The Volvo looks better and its probably more reliable

[@saabrailfan310]

....and more luxury

[@stepanrumyantsev6098]

Seat belt!

[@cheguevara9920]

volvo is the top of the top , safety , power , acceleration ,stability ... the bmw is a great car no doubt but the volvo is better and i wish people know more about this swedish great car ! the new 2 liters is even better !

[@nevenblaskovic7627]

0.3 of a second on rain and volvo is 4wd come on you can see the wet track and rain when you driving bmw and when volvo was out it was almost dry.

[@wilspu5590]

Volvo ideal woman’s car

[@F1Kamel_1992]

That blue Volvo is a corker

[@KolejowyWiktorS96]

Volvo looks better and is better! Volvo for life! ❤

[@quavohuncho6156]

this is why women shouldnt do car reviews. The esc is on , on the volvo and not the bmw. She didnt even put on sports mode on the Volvo . SMH

[@tarassu]

There is a massive difference between 8 speed and 6 speed gearbox car performance.

[@yamahaevo]

+Arnis Tarassu Why so? The zf is much quicker.

[@tarassu]

+yamahaevo 6 speed on BMW should also be ZF. Anyway gearshifts are faster because there is not a lot of RPMs to drop. Also engine always enjoys sweet spot. With 6 speed it is not always the case.

[@SnorkZiE]

I love Volvo and BMW 😉

[@tamasfodor6774]

The volvo is an inline 6 not v6....

[@ryankov]

No one said it's v6 ?