The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 95,400
€ 82,300
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 S is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S6.
ALPINA B5 S
Audi S6
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
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Audi S6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.57 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Audi S6
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 S6
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Audi S6
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
371 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
371 mi
Audi S6
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Audi S6
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
