The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 99,700
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
206 in
Length
201.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5743 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.23 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
F01/F02
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 B57
N63-M20
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
866 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data