The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 42,500

€ 98,800

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
N63-M10
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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
399 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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