The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 96,100
 Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
203.9 in
Length
207.4 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Performance

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
577 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data