The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 97,100
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 50 TDI
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 50 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
208.7 in
Length
205.8 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.26 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01/F02
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 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data