The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 95,000
€ 117,000
€ 95,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler Super V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
53
70.8
78.7
58.1
74.9
82.8
70.8 in
Width
74.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
53 in
Height
58.1 in
113
197.8
123.2
203.5
197.8 in
Length
203.5 in
113 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.04 %
General
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
X308
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
358 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
400 mi
Range
424 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
400 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
238.7 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
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
