The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 117,000
€ 125,000
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘ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 B7 is 3.2 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.4 in
123.2
203.5
120.9
200.3
203.5 in
Length
200.3 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.92 %
General
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
E65/E66
Generation
F01/F02
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
B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
N63-M10
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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
B7
493 hp
500 hp
B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
186 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
B7 Bi-Turbo
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8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
B7
8.9 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
B7
18 mpg
19 mpg
B7 Bi-Turbo
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
424 mi
Range
421 mi
B7
424 mi
421 mi
B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
229.2 kWh
B7
244.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
