The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 125,600
€ 74,400
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 10.7 cm longer and 0.2 cm lower.
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
1477
1902
2102
1479
1902
2134
1902 mm
Width
1902 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1477 mm
Height
1479 mm
3128
5179
3070
5072
5179 mm
Length
5072 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
E65/E66
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N62-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730d
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7
700 NM
540 NM
BMW 730d
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
4.06 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B7
22 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
424 mi
Range
731 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
