The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 117,000
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) ALPINA B7
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
74.9
82.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
123.2
203.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
203.5 in
Length
207.4 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
E65/E66
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N62-B44
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
861 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data