The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 125,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 85,200
 BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200

ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li 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 Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
200.3 in
Length
205.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.86 %
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
F01/F02
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
N63-M10
Engine Code
N54-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 5800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.33 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data