The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) B7
€ 149,400
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400

ⓘ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 B7 is 8.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
198.4 in
Length
206.7 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6030 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.55 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

General

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
E65/E66
Generation
G12
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
B7
493 hp
600 hp
B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B7
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
186 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

B7

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
B7
9.1 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
B7
18 mpg
23 mpg
B7 Bi-Turbo
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
466 mi
B7
428 mi
466 mi
B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
197 kWh
B7
242.5 kWh
197 kWh
B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data