The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)

€ 139,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 111,000
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) B7
€ 139,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the B7 Bi-Turbo is 8 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
117.7
198
206 in
Length
198 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.75 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)

General

B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
F01/F02
Generation
E65/E66
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-M20
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
493 hp
B7
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B7

Performance

B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
193 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

B7

▶ REPLAY
9.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
B7 Bi-Turbo
9.24 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
18 mpg
B7
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
424 mi
B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
424 mi
B7
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).
244.5 kWh
B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
244.5 kWh
B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B7 Bi-Turbo
B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data