The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 108,400
€ 87,900
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS6 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.7
73.5
83.7
74.4 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
112
194
117.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
112 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.32 %
General
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BUH
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
358 mi
Range
640 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
