The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 52,400

€ 115,300

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
114.6
194.6
117.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
13.44 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

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)
CRTE
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
200 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
48 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
986 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
986 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft