The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,300
€ 99,200
€ 43,300
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 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
73.2
81.1
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.5
116.9
193.1
193.5 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.53 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C7 (4G)
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)
CHVA
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 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
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
140.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 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
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
