The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 74,400

€ 42,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.2
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.4
194 in
Length
193.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.45 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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)
CCDA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 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
141 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 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
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 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
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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