The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 139,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 139,600

ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
202.2 in
Length
206 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.38 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
197 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data