The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 80,400
€ 130,000
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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 740i is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.2
74.9
84
58.5
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
120.9
199.7
120.9
200.5
199.7 in
Length
200.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.51 %
General
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
F01
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
8.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
514 mi
Range
502 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
502 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
