The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,600
€ 112,000
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘ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 Audi A6 1.8 TFSI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
114.6
194.2
117.1
195.1
194.2 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
20.1 %
General
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CYGA
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
18.98 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
685 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
685 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
195.2 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
