The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 111,000
€ 83,900
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
117.7
198
120.9
200
198 in
Length
200 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.56 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
E65/E66
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
N62-B44
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
424 mi
Range
629 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
