The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 125,600
€ 70,000
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
123.1
203.9
117.8
202.2
203.9 in
Length
202.2 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.51 %
General
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
E65/E66
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
932 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
