The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 74,400
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 52,100
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 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
116.9
193.4
194 in
Length
193.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.65 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
700 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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