The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 73,900
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) Audi S6 cod
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S6 cod is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
56.7
Blueprint Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
114.8
194.1
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
194.1 in
Length
190.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.89 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CEUC
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S6 cod
414 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S6 cod
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 cod

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
10.49 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S6 cod
25 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi S6 cod
485 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
233 kWh
Audi S6 cod
181.9 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S6 cod
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data