The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 46,400

€ 95,400

€ 46,400
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 S.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
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 S
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N62-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
146.1 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
146.1 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data