The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 71,000
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 67,400
 Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 4.2 FSI
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 4.2 FSI.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
193.1 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.89 %
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI

Performance

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
487 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
193.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data