The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 111,000
€ 140,000
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000
ⓘ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 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi S8.
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
58.1
74.9
82.8
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58 in
117.7
198
118
203.9
198 in
Length
203.9 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6250 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
15.41 %
General
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
E65/E66
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
424 mi
Range
451 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
