The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 97,900

€ 72,900

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
58.7
72.7
80.6
59.3
73.3
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
59.3 in
113.6
190.7
111.5
194.3
190.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.57 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
12.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
351 mi
Range
460 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
460 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
235 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).
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
204.5 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft