The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 129,600
€ 91,100
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58.5
74.9
82.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
200.3
117.8
202.2
200.3 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.37 %
General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
F01/F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N63-M10
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.72 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
411 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
