The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
€ 43,400

€ 74,400

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.2
73.2
81.1
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.2 in
114.6
193.9
116.9
193.4
193.9 in
Length
193.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
16.43 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CHVA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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