The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 142,100

€ 125,600

€ 142,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘ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. The Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor is 2.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Jaguar XJ LWB 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
124.3
206.8
123.1
203.9
206.8 in
Length
203.9 in
124.3 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.01 %

General
Jaguar XJ LWB 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ LWB 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 LWB 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 LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
8.24 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
21 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
451 mi
Range
424 mi
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
451 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
214 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 XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
214 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data