The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 41,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.7 TDI.
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.73 %
General
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
195 mph
Maximum Speed
144 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 2.7 TDI
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
702 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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
