The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 139,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 99,800
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 139,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800

ⓘ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 740Li
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
206 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
17.45 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
F01/F02
Generation
G12
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 740Li
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N63-M20
Engine Code
B58-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
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
9.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.24 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data