The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 52,500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
S62-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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data