The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 95,400
€ 42,700
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra.
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.36 %
General
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
195 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
354 mi
Range
708 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
