The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 111,000
€ 97,200
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 8.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
117.7
198
126.4
206.2
198 in
Length
206.2 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
E65/E66
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
N62-B44
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
12 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
424 mi
Range
850 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
