2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Audi A7
To start off, both 2011 Alpina B7 and 2011 Audi A7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2011 Audi A7. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Audi A7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A7 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A7. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2011 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | A7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
