The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 43,000
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.8 FSI
€ 71,000
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

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 D5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
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 D5 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.76 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

 REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data