The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
€ 82,300

€ 149,400

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 9.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
68.5
76.7
83.1
58.7
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
68.5 in
Height
58.7 in
122.9
207.4
126.4
206.7
207.4 in
Length
206.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.35 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
15.07 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
636 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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 L 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data