The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. BMW 745Le Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 111,000
€ 106,400
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,400
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
ALPINA B7
BMW 745Le
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.1 in
Height
58.2 in
117.7
198
126.4
207.1
198 in
Length
207.1 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 745Le
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.59 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 745Le
E65/E66
Generation
G12
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 745Le
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N62-B44
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
389 hp
BMW 745Le
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745Le
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW 745Le
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745Le
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
107 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
107 mpg
BMW 745Le
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
424 mi
Range
1299 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
1299 mi
BMW 745Le
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).
41.7 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
41.7 kWh
BMW 745Le
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
71 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 745Le
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
