The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 117,000

€ 145,800

€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.9
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
123.2
203.5
122.9
207.3
203.5 in
Length
207.3 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.45 %

General
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
▶ REPLAY
8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
424 mi
Range
463 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data