The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 139,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 97,200
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 139,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
206 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
12.52 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld
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 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
9.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.24 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
850 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data