The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 97,300
€ 111,000
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730Ld is 9.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 730Ld
ALPINA B7
58.2
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
58.2 in
Height
58.1 in
126.4
207.1
117.7
198
207.1 in
Length
198 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
ALPINA B7
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.74 %
General
BMW 730Ld
ALPINA B7
G12
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 730Ld
ALPINA B7
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 730Ld
261 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
BMW 730Ld
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
36 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
866 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 730Ld
866 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 730Ld
115.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
