Alpina B5 Bi-turbo vs Audi S8
| Category | Alpina B5 Bi-turbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 507 / 500 | 520 / 513 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1999 / 4407 | 2043 / 4504 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 250 | 255 / 251 |
| Average price | €99,000 | €128,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Alpina B5 Bi-turbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:16.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alpina B5 Bi-turbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.7 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.2 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.8 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.2 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 11.8 s @ 118.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Alpina B5 Bi-turbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.1 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 8.4 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.7 s | 11.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.2 s | 9.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Alpina B5 Bi-turbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 313 kph (194 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) | 65.4 kph (40.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 125 m (411 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (447 ft) | 145 m (475 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Alpina B5 Bi-turbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 93 |
| Straight line speed | 2202 | 2510 |
| Total | 2302 | 2603 |
Verdict
S8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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