The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 108,200

€ 134,600

€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 6.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
122.9
207.3
120.9
200.5
207.3 in
Length
200.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.58 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
766 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
150.2 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 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data