The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,200

€ 95,400

€ 40,200
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 2.8 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
CCDA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
233 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data