The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 41,000
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 97,900
 ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5 Touring
€ 41,000
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 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.29 %
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CAGB
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring

▶ REPLAY
28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
351 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
235 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft