The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.4 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
206 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.86 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N63-M20
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.87 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
636 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data