The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.2 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
199.7 in
Length
198.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.66 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
F01
Generation
E65/E66
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 BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
152 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data