The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 119,400
€ 93,600
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
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
198.4
118
203.6
198.4 in
Length
203.6 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.73 %
General
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
E65/E66
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
12 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
428 mi
Range
799 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
