The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 84,500
€ 119,400
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Jaguar Daimler 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
117.7
198.4
197.8 in
Length
198.4 in
113 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
ALPINA B7
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.55 %
General
Jaguar Daimler 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 V8
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
ALPINA B7
149 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
423 mi
Range
428 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
242.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
