2011 Audi S6 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2011 Audi S6 and 2011 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Audi S6. (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S6. (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi S6 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Audi | Alpina |
Model | S6 | B7 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2847 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |