The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 42,100

€ 97,900

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
72.7
80.6
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
114.6
194.6
113.6
190.7
194.6 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.14 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
CYGA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
351 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
235 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft