The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,000

€ 99,200

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
19.05 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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).
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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