2005 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Audi | Alpina |
| Model | A8 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
