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 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
