The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) B7
€ 134,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
126.4
205.8
203.9 in
Length
205.8 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.51 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
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
168 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

B7

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 lb/hp
B7
8.94 lb/hp
9.85 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
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
411 mi
B7
424 mi
411 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).
235 kWh
B7
244.5 kWh
235 kWh
B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B7
B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data