The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 136,800

€ 119,400

€ 136,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor is 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
57
74.8
82.9
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
119.4
201.9
117.7
198.4
201.9 in
Length
198.4 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
4171 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
7.02 %

General
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
X351
Generation
E65/E66
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 Compressor
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
503 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
503 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
461 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
8.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
8.29 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
19 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
436 mi
Range
428 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
436 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
242.5 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
229.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data