The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 99,800
€ 125,600
€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘ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 740Li is 2.3 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 740Li
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
123.1
203.9
206.2 in
Length
203.9 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
ALPINA B7
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.76 %
General
BMW 740Li
ALPINA B7
G12
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 740Li
ALPINA B7
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
BMW 740Li
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
713 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 740Li
128.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
