The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 93,600
€ 134,600
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
76.6
83.9
58.7
74.9
82.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
118
203.6
120.9
200.5
203.6 in
Length
200.5 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.04 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
799 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
