The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 118,500
€ 117,000
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘ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 cod is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Audi S8 cod
ALPINA B7
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
117.9
202.6
123.2
203.5
202.6 in
Length
203.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
ALPINA B7
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.92 %
General
Audi S8 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 S8 cod
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Audi S8 cod
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
542 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 cod
178.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
