The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 119,400
€ 111,000
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the B7 (05 - 08) is 0.4 inches longer.
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
117.7
198.4
117.7
198
198.4 in
Length
198 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.17 %
General
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
E65/E66
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
B7 (05 - 08)
493 hp
493 hp
B7 (04 - 05)
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
B7 (05 - 08)
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B7 (04 - 05)
Performance
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
186 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
B7 (05 - 08)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
B7 (04 - 05)
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
B7 (05 - 08)
9.1 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
B7 (04 - 05)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
B7 (05 - 08)
18 mpg
18 mpg
B7 (04 - 05)
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
428 mi
Range
424 mi
B7 (05 - 08)
428 mi
424 mi
B7 (04 - 05)
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).
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).
244.5 kWh
B7 (05 - 08)
242.5 kWh
244.5 kWh
B7 (04 - 05)
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B7 (05 - 08)
B7 (04 - 05)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
