The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,200
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 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 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.16 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01/F02
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 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CEUA
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data