The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 67,400
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 S is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 4.2 FSI.
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
487 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
233 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).
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
