The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 49,800

€ 108,600

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 40 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
73.2
81.1
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
115.1
194.2
116.9
193.1
194.2 in
Length
193.1 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.78 %

General
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DFBA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
870 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data