The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 58,700
€ 95,400
€ 58,700
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 a little. The Audi A6 50 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 50 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
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 50 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.75 %
General
Audi A6 50 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 50 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVB
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
282 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 50 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
14.85 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 50 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 50 TDI
42 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
38 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
699 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A6 50 TDI
699 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 50 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
