The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 190,900
 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur V8
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur V8.
ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
120.7
208.6
203.9 in
Length
208.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4409 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6552 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
919 lb
17.25 %
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)

General

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
E65/E66
Generation
Flying Spur
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
N62-B44
Engine Code
CYCB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
500 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8

Performance

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
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).
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data