The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 102,500
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 52,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.4
194 in
Length
193.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.65 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CAJA
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
453 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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