The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 102,500

€ 110,700

€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi RS6 Avant.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
57.2
73.2
81.1
57.5
74.4
79.9
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.4
112
194
193.4 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.66 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N63-M20
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6 Avant
▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
453 mi
Range
355 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
355 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
265.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
265.2 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft