The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 53,000

€ 108,600

€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 clean diesel 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 clean diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.35 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
790 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data