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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020 4.4 V8vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6

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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020

4.4 V8

621 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2020-present
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Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    621 hp
    463 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    607 km
    377 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
621hp463kW
470hp350kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.4s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
9.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
586km364mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,978mm196in
4,781mm188in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,831mm111in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
560L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
58L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V65,900-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
9.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
621 hp
463 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 has 151 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 151 hp (113 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V83.6 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V63.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 1.3 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
607 km
377 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
586 km
364 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
621 hp
463 kW
3.6 s
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,978 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.7 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
621 hp
463 kW
470 hp
350 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,978 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
586 km
364 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Has 151 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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