The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 40,300
€ 97,900
€ 40,300
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 2.8 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
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
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.14 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
C6 (4F)
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 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
CCDA
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
351 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
235 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
