The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
€ 84,500

€ 74,400

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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 Avant is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi S6 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.2
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
111.9
194.2
116.9
193.4
194.2 in
Length
193.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %

General
Audi S6 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Avant
429 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft