The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 130,000

€ 95,000

€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 5.5 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler Super V8.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
58.4
74.9
82.8
53
70.8
78.7
74.9 in
Width
70.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.4 in
Height
53 in
126.4
205.8
113
197.8
205.8 in
Length
197.8 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
12.81 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
F01/F02
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
N63-M10
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
358 hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.46 lb/hp
11.52 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
421 mi
Range
400 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
400 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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).
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).
238.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data