The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 112,900
€ 125,000
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘ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 and height, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 4.9 inches longer.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.4
74.9
84
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.4 in
126.4
205.2
120.9
200.3
205.2 in
Length
200.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.4 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
F02
Generation
F01/F02
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 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
N63-M10
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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
529 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
