The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 76,500
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S6 TDI
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 76,500
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 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
56.9
Blueprint Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
115.3
195
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
195 in
Length
190.6 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.57 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 TDI
127.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S6 TDI
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data