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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsVolvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

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
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
214hp160kW
230hp172kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,130km702mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,454mm57in
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
144g/km
211g/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 DieselVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
25.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 16 hp more than Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 16 hp (12 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
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 Bi-Turbo Diesel6.9 s
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T57.2 s

Although Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has more power, Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 0.3 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 3.6 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 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 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 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 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
214 hp
160 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,130 km
702 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 DieselVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 441 km (274 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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