The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
€ 58,200

€ 115,300

€ 58,200
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 45 TDI is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.8
74.3
83.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
115.1
194.4
117.1
195.1
194.4 in
Length
195.1 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.32 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVE
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
228 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
19 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
41 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
675 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
675 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
197 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
119.3 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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