The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 57,300
€ 95,400
€ 57,300
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
73.8
82.1
57.8
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
114.6
193.5
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
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.75 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
CGQB
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
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
129.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 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
