The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 52,300

€ 97,900

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI is 3.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
57.8
74.3
83.1
58.7
72.7
80.6
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
115.1
194.4
113.6
190.7
194.4 in
Length
190.7 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.29 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
DFBA
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
201 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
19.58 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
50 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
45 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
833 mi
Range
351 mi
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
833 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
235 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
96.7 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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