The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 105,600
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600

ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Ld
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
200.5 in
Length
206.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Ld
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.75 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Ld
F01/F02
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Ld
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
N63-M20
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

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

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
808 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data