The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 134,600
€ 80,900
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 4.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
58.7
74.9
82.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.7 in
Height
58.2 in
120.9
200.5
126.4
205.2
200.5 in
Length
205.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.43 %
General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
F01/F02
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-M20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
193 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
478 mi
Range
720 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
197 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
