The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 97,900
 ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S Touring
€ 42,500
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 S Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 S Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.44 %
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CCDA
Engine Code
N62-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
351 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S 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).
235 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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