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Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B5 Touring (E61)

4.4 V8

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2008-2011
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9)

2.9 TFSI

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    313 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
530hp395kW
450hp336kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.6s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,781mm188in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions-
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI5,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
12.3 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
530 hp
395 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has 80 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
313 km/h
194 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V84.6 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI4.1 s

Although Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has more power, AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
565 km
351 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
530 hp
395 kW
4.6 s
313 km/h
194 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
530 hp
395 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Has 53 km/h (33 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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