The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 108,400
 Audi RS6 (08 - 10) Audi RS6
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,400

ⓘ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, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi RS6.
ALPINA B5
Audi RS6
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
72.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
Audi RS6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.86 %
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5
Audi RS6
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 RS6
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6

Performance

ALPINA B5
Audi RS6
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Audi RS6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
358 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
358 mi
Audi RS6
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).
263.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
Audi RS6
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