The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 67,400
€ 112,000
€ 67,400
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
The Audi A6 4.2 FSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
73
79.9
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
111.9
194
117.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.44 %
General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BVJ
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
487 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
