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Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselvsVolvo V70 III 2.0 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 V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
214hp160kW
240hp179kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
79.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,541mm179in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions-
189g/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 V70 III 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
28.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has 26 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 V70 III 2.0 T5: 26 hp (19 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,567 kg
3,455 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 km/h
149 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.7 s

Although Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has more power, Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 0.5 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 2.0 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 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 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,000 km
621 mi
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
864 km
537 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.7 s
240 km/h
149 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 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 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
214 hp
160 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 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 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DieselVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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