The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 149,400
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 6.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
200 in
Length
206.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6030 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.49 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
F01
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
197 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data