The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 125,600

€ 118,500

€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 cod
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57.4 in
123.1
203.9
117.9
202.6
203.9 in
Length
202.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 cod
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %

General
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 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 S8 cod
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 cod
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
424 mi
Range
542 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
542 mi
Audi S8 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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data