The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 67,400
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 4.2 FSI
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 67,400
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 4.2 FSI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.53 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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-M10
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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
8.8 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
403 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).
204.5 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data