The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 95,400
€ 58,700
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 50 TDI.
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.4
74.3
83.1
72.7 in
Width
74.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
115.1
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.51 %
General
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
DDVB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
282 hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A6 50 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 50 TDI
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 50 TDI
13 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
354 mi
Range
699 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 50 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 50 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Audi A6 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
