The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 100,600
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 750d BluePerformance
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 3.9 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
57.9
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5809 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.37 %
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
E65/E66
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
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
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
376 hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW 750d BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
777 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
777 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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