The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 130,000
€ 81,000
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.5
74.9
82.8
57.5
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
120.9
200.5
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 3.0 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.57 %
General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
F01/F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N63-M20
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
502 mi
Range
879 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
