2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Alpina B7.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
