The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 125,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
198.9 in
Length
200.3 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.72 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
D3 (4E)
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BSM
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 S8
253.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data