The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 145,800

€ 119,400

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400
ⓘ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 22.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
1471
1949
2111
1477
1902
2102
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1471 mm
Height
1477 mm
3122
5265
2990
5039
5265 mm
Length
5039 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2990 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.35 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
D4 (4H)
Generation
E65/E66
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B7
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
700 NM
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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
4.13 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
463 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
428 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).
242.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data