The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 199,200
 Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur W12
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
120.7
208.6
198.4 in
Length
208.6 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4486 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6552 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
970 lb
17.78 %
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)

General

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
E65/E66
Generation
Flying Spur
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

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
N62-B44
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12

Performance

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
186 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12

▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
380 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
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).
278.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data