The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 47,800
€ 87,900
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
57.4
73
79.9
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
111.9
194
117.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.91 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
742 mi
Range
640 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
