The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 100,100
€ 111,000
€ 100,100
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 a little. The Audi S8 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
56.9
74.6
79.8
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
115.9
198.9
117.7
198
198.9 in
Length
198 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %
General
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
D3 (4E)
Generation
E65/E66
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
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSM
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
418 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
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 S8
253.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
