Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselvsVolvo S40 II 2.5

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

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • 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

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
200hp149kW
220hp164kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg 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
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
62L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselVolvo S40 II 2.5PowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolvoS40 II2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 has 20 hp more than Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 20 hp (15 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: 0.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 3.7 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
200 hp
149 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselVolvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 411 km (255 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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