The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 61,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 88,400
 ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400

ⓘ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 D5 S.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
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 D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
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 D5 S
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 D5 S
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
CVUA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
150.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data