Car comparison

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B7 (F01)

4.4 V8

540 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

AUDI S8 (D4)

4.0 TFSI V8

520 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    891 km
    554 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
540hp403kW
520hp388kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,146mm203in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,994mm118in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,623mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
90L
CO2 emissions-
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V85,200-6,250 rpm2,800-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 has 20 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
1,975 kg
4,354 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V84.5 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V84.2 s

Although Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 has more power, AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
769 km
478 mi
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
891 km
554 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
520 hp
388 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
520 hp
388 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
891 km
554 mi
CO2 score
-
235 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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