The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 105,600
€ 119,400
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740Ld is 7.8 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 740Ld
ALPINA B7
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
126.4
206.2
117.7
198.4
206.2 in
Length
198.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
ALPINA B7
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.21 %
General
BMW 740Ld
ALPINA B7
G12
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 740Ld
ALPINA B7
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
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 740Ld
316 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
BMW 740Ld
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
808 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
