Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsAlpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

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

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Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Alpina D3 Touring (E91)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 DieselPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has 20 hp more than Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T57.6 s
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 5.3 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
569 km
353 mi
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
1,245 km
774 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.6 s
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
VehicleVolvo V50 2.5 T5Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 676 km (420 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 83 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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