The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 98,700
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 129,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI is 8.5 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
208.7 in
Length
200.3 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.94 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CZSE
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
411 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
235 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data