The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 125,600
€ 105,900
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA B7
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.5
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 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 ActiveHybrid 7
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.67 %
General
ALPINA B7
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
E65/E66
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
N62-B44
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
ALPINA B7
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
424 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
