The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)

€ 61,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 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 (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
117.1
195.1
194.2 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.2 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
CVUA
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
381 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
381 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 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
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data