The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 89,900
€ 130,000
€ 89,900
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 a little. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 3.8 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
1471
1949
2111
1484
1902
2102
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1471 mm
Height
1484 mm
3122
5265
3210
5227
5265 mm
Length
5227 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.29 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01/F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTBD
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
500 bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.29 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.79 kg/bhp
4.29 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
38 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
879 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
