The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
€ 59,600

€ 74,400

€ 59,600
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
The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 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
193.9
116.9
193.4
193.9 in
Length
193.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.4 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 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
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 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
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