The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 111,000
€ 178,100
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 178,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B7 is 10.3 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.1
77.8
85.7
74.9 in
Width
77.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
117.7
198
120.7
208.3
198 in
Length
208.3 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
1157 lb
21.2 %
General
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
E65/E66
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
N62-B44
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
186 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
13 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
13 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
12 mpg
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
316 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
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).
335.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
