The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 49,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
S62-B44
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
13.76 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data