Car comparison

Alpina B7 (G12) · Facelift 2019 4.4 V8vsAUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

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

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Alpina B7 (G12) · Facelift 2019

4.4 V8

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-present
VS

AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013

4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

605 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Lightest
    1,990 kg
    4,387 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    231 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    608 hp
    453 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
608hp453kW
605hp451kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,775kg6,118lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
42.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
40.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
Calculated
9.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
820km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,268mm207in
5,147mm203in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
3,210mm126in
2,994mm118in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,623mm64in
Trunk volume
515L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
78L
82L
CO2 emissions
265g/km
231g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusPowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus6,100-6,800 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
9.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.1 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8 has 3 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
1,990 kg
4,387 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
330 km/h
205 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V83.6 s
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8 and AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: 0.2 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
703 km
437 mi
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
820 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
3.6 s
330 km/h
205 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,268 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
608 hp
453 kW
605 hp
451 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,268 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
820 km
510 mi
CO2 score
265 g/km
231 g/km
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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