Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselvsAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina D3 (E90)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2008
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,070 km
    665 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has 10 hp more than Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
238 km/h
148 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel7.4 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.1 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,070 km
665 mi
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,029 km
640 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 10 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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