The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 57,300
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 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 quattro tiptronic (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 quattro tiptronic (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
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.53 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
129.6 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
129.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 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
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data