Car comparison

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

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

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Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.4 GDI

201 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

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
  • 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 DieselHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
214hp160kW
201hp150kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,130km702mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
191g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDIPowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI6,300 rpm4,250 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
149 km/h
93 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel has 13 hp more than Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
250 Nm
184 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
1,458 kg
3,214 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 1.6 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 2.6 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,130 km
702 mi
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
875 km
544 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.5 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
214 hp
160 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,130 km
702 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
191 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 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 Bi-Turbo DieselHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 255 km (158 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

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

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Is 22 kg lighter
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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