The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
€ 88,400

€ 108,400

€ 88,400
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 a little. The ALPINA D5 S is 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS6.
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.3
74.4
79.9
73.5 in
Width
74.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
195.1
112
194
195.1 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.32 %

General
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
G30
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B57-D30
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6
▶ REPLAY
11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
32 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6
28 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
579 mi
Range
358 mi
ALPINA D5 S
579 mi
358 mi
Audi RS6
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
263.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
150.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS6
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
Audi RS6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data