The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
198.4 in
Length
207.3 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.73 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI 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 A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
566 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data