The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 149,400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 9.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
74.9
82.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 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
68.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
126.4
206.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
206.7 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4652 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.47 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
G12
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 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N63-M30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
449 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
154.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data