The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CAJA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.76 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
178.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data