The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 43,800

€ 95,400

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 Audi A6 2.7 TDI is 8.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the ALPINA B5.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
1459
1855
2030
1468
1846
2046
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2046 mm
1459 mm
Height
1468 mm
2843
4927
2888
4841
4927 mm
Length
4841 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.34 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B5
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
400 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B5
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
141 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.64 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
9.28 kg/bhp
3.64 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
44 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
680 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
233 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data