The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000

ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
202.2 in
Length
205.8 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.19 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data