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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

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
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Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-SPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel has 10 hp more than Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
220 Nm
162 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
1,390 kg
3,064 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
227 km/h
141 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 0.5 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 3.3 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
722 km
449 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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