The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 117,000
€ 95,200
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B7 is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 55 TFSI.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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
123.2
203.5
118
203.6
203.5 in
Length
203.6 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
General
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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 A8 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 55 TFSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
424 mi
Range
574 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
