The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 88,300
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 88,300
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730d is 2.3 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.2 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
200.7 in
Length
198.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.34 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
G11
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data