The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 49,800
€ 95,400
€ 49,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 40 TDI is 3.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
72.7
80.6
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
115.1
194.2
113.7
190.6
194.2 in
Length
190.6 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.17 %
General
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
DFBA
Engine Code
N62-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
153 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
47 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
870 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
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).
233 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
