The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 74,400
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 134,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730d is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
199.7 in
Length
200.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.01 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
F01
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
197 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data