The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 149,400

€ 94,200

€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
58.7
74.9
82.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
206.7
120.9
200.7
206.7 in
Length
200.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
4652 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
14.68 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
G12
Generation
G11
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 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N63-M30
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
449 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
449 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data