The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 82,300
€ 88,400
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
Audi S6
ALPINA D5 S
57.4
73
79.9
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
111.9
193.5
117.1
195.1
193.5 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
ALPINA D5 S
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.76 %
General
Audi S6
ALPINA D5 S
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 S6
ALPINA D5 S
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BXA
Engine Code
B57-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
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
Audi S6
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
12 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
371 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
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).
150.2 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
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
