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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020 4.4 V8vsAUDI RS6 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 (G31) · Facelift 2020

4.4 V8

621 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2020-present
VS

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

560 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2013-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

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 overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
621hp463kW
560hp418kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,565kg5,655lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.4s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
37.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,978mm196in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,936mm76in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
560L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
65L
CO2 emissions-
229g/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 RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,700-6,600 rpm1,750-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
11.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
199 km/h
124 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 has 61 hp more than AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 61 hp (45 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
700 Nm
516 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,935 kg
4,266 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
AUDIRS6 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V83.6 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.3 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 1.4 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
663 km
412 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.9 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 (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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.9 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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