The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 82,300
Audi S6 (06 - 08) Audi S6
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 82,300
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S6 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Audi S6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Audi S6 (06 - 08)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi S6 (06 - 08)
111.9
193.5
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
193.5 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Audi S6 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.26 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

Audi S6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BXA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi S6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S6
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S6
18 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
371 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 S6
253.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S6
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