The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 97,900

€ 52,400

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
194.6
190.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
193 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
351 mi
Range
986 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
986 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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)
47.6 cu ft