The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 95,400
€ 134,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 7L is 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.3
74.9
84
58.7
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
126.4
205.5
120.9
200.5
205.5 in
Length
200.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.13 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
349 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
332 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
13.08 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
731 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
731 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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).
197 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
128.7 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 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
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
