The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 95,400
€ 43,300
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4892 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.14 %
General
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
195 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
354 mi
Range
546 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
546 mi
Audi A6 2.8 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
