The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 108,400
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) Audi RS6
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS6 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
112 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.84 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BUH
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data