The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 94,200
 BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 130,000
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 5.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
205.8 in
Length
200.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
4729 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
16.09 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
F01/F02
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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-M10
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
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 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 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
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data