The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 83,900
 BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
200.5 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
13.82 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
F01/F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
N63-M20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
629 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data