The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 85,100
 BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100

ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
205.8 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.56 %
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
F01/F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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-M10
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.46 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
872 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data