The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 154,800
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
207.3 in
Length
207.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.45 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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-M30
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
600 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
437 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (WLTP)

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
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data