The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 119,400
€ 101,000
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 3.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
117.7
198.4
120.9
201.6
198.4 in
Length
201.6 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.69 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
E65/E66
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N62-B44
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
389 hp
BMW 745e
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745e
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
112 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
112 mpg
BMW 745e
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
428 mi
Range
1361 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
1361 mi
BMW 745e
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).
39.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW 745e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 745e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
