The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 91,800
€ 125,600
€ 91,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘ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 shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
57.8
74.9
85.4
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.1 in
120.9
201.6
123.1
203.9
201.6 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
General
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
G11
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.51 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730d
43 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
37 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
881 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 730d
881 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
244.5 kWh
BMW 730d
113.1 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
