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 4.2 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
58.2 in
123.1
203.9
120.9
199.7
203.9 in
Length
199.7 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.99 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
E65/E66
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline 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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
