The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 125,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
68.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
207.4 in
Length
200.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.1 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 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
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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