The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 111,000
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) ALPINA B7
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
68.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
117.7
198
207.4 in
Length
198 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.46 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CEUA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
244.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data