The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 129,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 91,700
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,700

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 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 xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
200.3 in
Length
200.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.92 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
F01/F02
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
N63-M10
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
866 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data