What's the difference between the Volvo B5 and B6 powertrains?

The Volvo brand is always growing and changing, and perhaps its most impactful update in recent years is the changeover from T5 and T6 powertrains to B5 and B6 powertrains. These new mild hybrid powertrains herald a new age for the Volvo brand, providing drivers from Wyoming, MI to Kentwood, MI with the opportunity to dip into the hybrid market while still enjoying the exceptionally high standard of luxury that Volvo has always been known for. But what's the difference between the B5 powertrain and the B6 powertrain, you might wonder? Well, we can help you answer that question here at Betten Volvo Cars in grand Rapids.

Now, the first new powertrain you're likely to encounter is the B5, which comes standard on models like the new 2022 Volvo S60 and 2022 Volvo XC60. This powertrain combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system to produce up to 247 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. That's more than enough to satisfy the needs of most daily drivers in the greater Rockford, MI area. And with the mild hybrid system supporting the combustion engine in terms of power draw load, you can expect up to an EPA-estimated 23 mpg city / 30 mpg highway with the B5 powertrain equipped to a model like the 2022 Volvo XC60.

On the other hand, if you want a bit more power but still crave improved efficiency on your next car, a new Volvo equipped with the B6 powertrain may just be for you. Equipped to models like the 2022 Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, and Volvo V90 Cross Country, our the B6 powertrain uses the same 48-volt mild hybrid system combined with a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to produce up to 295 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. So, if you're looking to have a bit more fun on the roads of the greater Grandville area, the new B6 powertrain will provide smooth, effortless acceleration and practically unrivaled agility. Better still, when equipped to models like the 2022 Volvo XC60, it delivers up to an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway, putting it on a competitive footing for its segment.

Want to learn more about the new Volvo B5 and B6 powertrains? Come take some new 2022 Volvo models for a test drive and see firsthand the difference that these innovative mild hybrid technologies can make.