The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 99,700

€ 117,000

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 740d
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
123.2
203.5
201.6 in
Length
203.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
ALPINA B7
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 740d
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 740d
ALPINA B7
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
BMW 740d
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
34 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
866 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 740d
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 740d
115.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data