The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 108,600

€ 53,000

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 clean diesel.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.3
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
116.9
193.1
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 clean diesel
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N63-B44
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
458 mi
Range
790 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data