The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 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 considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 6.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
207.3 in
Length
200.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.95 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

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
8-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)
CTBD
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
502 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 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
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data