The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 105,900
€ 125,600
€ 105,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 4.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
58.5
74.9
84
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
120.9
199.7
123.1
203.9
199.7 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.67 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
F01
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 ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
529 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
