Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8vsAUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI 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 S6 Avant (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    773 km
    480 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
500hp373kW
420hp313kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,580kg5,688lb
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
48.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
773km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L
CO2 emissions-
226g/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 S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI 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
14.8 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
2.2 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
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
187 km/h
116 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has 80 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 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
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,950 kg
4,299 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 s

Although Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has more power, AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 2.7 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
773 km
480 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 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
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
773 km
480 mi
CO2 score
-
226 g/km
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
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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