The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 108,400
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) Audi RS6
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 RS6 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.86 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BUH
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
233 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS6
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data