The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
€ 97,900
€ 43,400
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
58.7
72.7
80.6
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.55 %
General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 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 Touring
493 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
193 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
351 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
