The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 58,100

€ 102,500

€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 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
194.6
116.9
193.4
194.6 in
Length
193.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.51 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CRTD
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.71 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
856 mi
Range
453 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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