Car comparison

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicvsBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 7 Series (E38)

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
387hp289kW
326hp243kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,646cc345cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicBMW 7 Series (E38) 750iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp
289 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has 61 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
1,960 kg
4,321 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic6.4 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic and BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
798 km
496 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp
289 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
387 hp
289 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
798 km
496 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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