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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselvsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 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

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

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
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • 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
  • 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 DieselVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,080kg4,586lb
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
66.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
26.4 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
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 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 Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: 0.1 s.

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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 DieselVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,070 km
665 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
440 L
15.5 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.

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 Diesel
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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