The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 119,400
€ 79,300
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘ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, but the ALPINA B7 is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
117.7
198.4
120.9
200
198.4 in
Length
200 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.91 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
E65/E66
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N62-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
428 mi
Range
888 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
