The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 70,000
€ 111,000
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
117.7
198
202.2 in
Length
198 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.09 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
146 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
32 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
932 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
