The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 125,600
€ 271,100
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 271,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B7 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
58.1
74.9
82.8
59.6
76.1
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.1 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
59.6 in
123.1
203.9
122.7
212.2
203.9 in
Length
212.2 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
4409 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb
Weight Difference:
1290 lb
22.64 %
General
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
E65/E66
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
N62-B44
Engine Code
L410M1T5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
451 hp
Bentley Arnage
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
645 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
186 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
12 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
424 mi
Range
306 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
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).
369.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
