The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 125,600
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
207.4 in
Length
203.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
CDRA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data