The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200.5 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
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.13 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

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)
8-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-M20
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
756 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
197 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).
152.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 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
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data