The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 129,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 TDI
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.07 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
F01/F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N63-M10
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.72 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
777 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data