The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 79,000

€ 115,300

€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300
ⓘ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 TDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
115.3
195
117.1
195.1
195 in
Length
195.1 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4619 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.18 %

General
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
344 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant TDI
13.43 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi S6 Avant TDI
36 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
698 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi S6 Avant TDI
698 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
197 kWh
Audi S6 Avant TDI
133.7 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant TDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft