The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 78,100
€ 117,000
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.1
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
117.8
202.2
123.2
203.5
202.2 in
Length
203.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.26 %
General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CHJA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
146 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
37 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
739 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
244.5 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
