The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,400
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
193.1 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.78 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N63-B44
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
204 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
18.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
762 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data