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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020 4.4 V8vsAUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 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 (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2025

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
621hp463kW
600hp447kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,740kg6,041lb
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
41.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
12.0s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,978mm196in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
560L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
73L
CO2 emissions-
268g/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 (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V86,000-6,250 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
12.0 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
197 km/h
122 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 has 21 hp more than AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 21 hp (16 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 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 (C8)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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V83.6 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.5 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 (C8)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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
624 km
388 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 (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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.6 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 (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.6 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
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
268 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 (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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