Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

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

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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    214 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,130 km
    702 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
214hp160kW
201hp150kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
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Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,130km702mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
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Rear track
1,513mm60in
-
Trunk volume
450L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
65L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel4,100 rpm2,000 rpm4,350 rpm
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
31.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel has 13 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,570 kg
3,461 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
244 km/h
152 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel6.9 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 1.1 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 3.2 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,130 km
702 mi
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.0 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.9 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
214 hp
160 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,130 km
702 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 Bi-Turbo DieselHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 216 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 374 km (232 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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