The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 139,600

€ 136,100

€ 139,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
58.6
74.9
82.8
57
74.8
82.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57 in
126.4
206
119.4
201.9
206 in
Length
201.9 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
16.34 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
F01/F02
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
N63-M20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
503 hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
9.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.24 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
478 mi
Range
451 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
451 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
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).
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).
214 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
214 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data