The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
€ 45,200

€ 115,300

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
114.6
194.6
117.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
19.34 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CYGA
Engine Code
N63-M30
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
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
187 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
20.16 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
685 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
685 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
197 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
111.8 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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