The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 129,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200.3 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.01 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
F01/F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-M10
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
168 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.72 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
731 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data