The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400

ⓘ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 Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 3.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
202.2 in
Length
198.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.92 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CTBA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
32 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
242.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data