The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 129,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600

ⓘ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 740d is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
199.7 in
Length
200.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.56 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
F01
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
411 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
235 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data