The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 74,400
 BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
206 in
Length
199.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.56 %
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
F01/F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-M20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
194 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.87 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
731 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data