The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 74,400
€ 125,000
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.2
74.9
84
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.2 in
Height
58.4 in
120.9
199.7
120.9
200.3
199.7 in
Length
200.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.28 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
731 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
421 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).
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 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
