The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Jaguar Daimler LWB V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 119,400
€ 84,500
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B7 is 4.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler LWB V8.
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
58.1
74.9
82.8
53
70.8
78.7
74.9 in
Width
70.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.1 in
Height
53 in
117.7
198.4
117.9
202.7
198.4 in
Length
202.7 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
4486 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.55 %
General
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
E65/E66
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
280 hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Performance
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
428 mi
Range
423 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
