The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 97,900
€ 117,000
€ 97,900
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 740e iPerformance is 2.8 inches shorter and 0 inches taller.
BMW 740e iPerformance
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
120.9
200.7
123.2
203.5
200.7 in
Length
203.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740e iPerformance
ALPINA B7
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
General
BMW 740e iPerformance
ALPINA B7
G11
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740e iPerformance
ALPINA B7
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
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 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
1243 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
43.6 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 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
