The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 154,800

€ 85,200

€ 154,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 1.9 inches longer.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
207.1
126.4
205.2
207.1 in
Length
205.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
14.17 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
G12
Generation
F02
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
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
N63-M30
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.43 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
418 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
418 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
219.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data