The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 99,500

€ 130,000

€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57
74.8
82.9
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
119.4
201.9
126.4
205.8
201.9 in
Length
205.8 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.19 %

General
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
X351
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
10.18 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
21 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
464 mi
Range
421 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
464 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
216 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
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
216 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data