The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 111,000

€ 147,900

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900
ⓘ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 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 plus cod
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57.4 in
117.7
198
117.9
202.6
198 in
Length
202.6 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 plus cod
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.58 %

General
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 plus cod
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 S8 plus cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 plus cod
186 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
424 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
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).
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data