The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 69,700

€ 102,500

€ 69,700
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 4.2 FSI 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 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.2
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
111.9
194
116.9
193.4
194 in
Length
193.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.75 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BVJ
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
453 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft