The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 125,600
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S8 is 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
Audi S8
ALPINA B7
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
203.9 in
Length
203.9 in
118 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
ALPINA B7
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
13.22 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

General

Audi S8
ALPINA B7
D5 (4N)
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
ALPINA B7
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Audi S8
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
214 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).
244.5 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data