The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 60,500
€ 99,200
€ 60,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A6 55 TFSI
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 55 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.53 %
General
Audi A6 55 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 55 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DLZA
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 55 TFSI
335 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A6 55 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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12.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Audi A6 55 TFSI
12.14 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 55 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 55 TFSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 55 TFSI
559 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 55 TFSI
132.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 55 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
