The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 108,200
€ 111,000
€ 108,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 9.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.1
74.9
82.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
122.9
207.3
117.7
198
207.3 in
Length
198 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.14 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
ALPINA B7
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
766 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
