The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,400
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 3.0 TDI is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
193.5 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.78 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data