Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8vsAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8

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

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2005-2008
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6)

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Power
500hp373kW
350hp261kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,519mm60in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

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 A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
20.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has 150 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 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
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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
310 km/h
193 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
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 V84.8 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8: 1.5 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
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 1.2 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
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
310 km/h
193 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 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
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 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
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,519 mm
59.8 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
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 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
4.8 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.3 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
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,519 mm
59.8 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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