The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 92,700
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 4.2 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.69 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Audi A8 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CDSB
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
242.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data