The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.8 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.72 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F01/F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N63-M10
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.46 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
874 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data