The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 149,400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 6.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
74.9
82.8
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
206.7 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
4652 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.49 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
G12
Generation
F01
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 740d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-M30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

 REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
828 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
466 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data