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Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 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 RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    570 km
    354 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
500hp373kW
450hp336kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,345kg5,170lb
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
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,813mm111in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions-
249g/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 (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
14.4 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
188 km/h
117 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has 50 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 50 hp (37 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s

Although Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has more power, AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 0.1 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 1.7 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.7 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.7 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
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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