Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselvsHonda Accord VIII 2.4i

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

Honda Accord VIII

2.4i

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2011

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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselHondaAccord VIII2.4i
Power
200hp149kW
201hp150kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,607kg3,543lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
70.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
137Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
464L
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 VIII 2.4iPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: 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 VIII2.4i6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselHondaAccord VIII2.4i
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
31.1 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
10.4 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
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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
201 hp
150 kW

Honda Accord VIII 2.4i has 1 hp more than Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: 1 hp (1 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 VIII2.4i
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 VIII2.4i
1,607 kg
3,543 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 VIII2.4i
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 VIII2.4i7.9 s

Although Honda Accord VIII 2.4i 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 Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: 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 VIII2.4i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: 3.1 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 VIII2.4i
739 km
459 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 VIII2.4i
201 hp
150 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 VIII2.4i
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 VIII2.4i
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 VIII2.4i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 VIII2.4i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselHondaAccord VIII2.4i
Power
200 hp
149 kW
201 hp
150 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
1,607 kg
3,543 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
739 km
459 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 DieselHonda Accord VIII 2.4i
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 147 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 332 km (206 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VIII 2.4i

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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