The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 46,400
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 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
4034 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
195 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
700 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
700 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).
146.1 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
