The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 106,700

€ 135,000

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 135,000
ⓘ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 740Le iPerformance is 0.2 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
126.4
206.2
126.4
206
206.2 in
Length
206 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.26 %

General
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
G12
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
14.21 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
84 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1021 mi
Range
502 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1021 mi
502 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
53.1 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 740Le iPerformance
53.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Le iPerformance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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