The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the ALPINA B7 is 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
Audi S8
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
203.9 in
Length
203.9 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Audi S8
4409 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
13.22 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B7
Audi S8
E65/E66
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
Audi S8
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

ALPINA B7
Audi S8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
451 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data