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Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Alpina D3 Touring (E91)

2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

214 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2008-2013
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
214hp160kW
230hp172kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,478kg3,258lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,541mm179in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel4,100 rpm2,000 rpm4,350 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
25.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 16 hp more than Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo V50 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,478 kg
3,258 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel7.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.2 s

Although Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has more power, Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 3.5 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,000 km
621 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,541 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
214 hp
160 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,478 kg
3,258 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,541 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 396 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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