The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 111,000
€ 138,900
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B7 is 9.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
117.7
198
122.9
207.4
198 in
Length
207.4 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.45 %
General
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
E65/E66
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
470 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
