The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 111,000
€ 99,500
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,500
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B7 is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8.
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
58.1
74.9
82.8
57
74.8
82.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
117.7
198
119.4
201.9
198 in
Length
201.9 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10 %
General
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
E65/E66
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
380 hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Performance
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
424 mi
Range
464 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
464 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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).
216 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
216 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
