The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 145,800

€ 111,000

€ 145,800
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 9.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.3 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
463 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data