Car comparison

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0vsBMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 750i

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

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Alpina B3 (F30)

3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012

750i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
410hp306kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,660kg5,864lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.4s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
5,079mm200in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
80L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.05,500-6,250 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
13.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
410 hp
306 kW
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
450 hp
336 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i has 40 hp more than Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
2,075 kg
4,575 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
305 km/h
190 mph
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
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
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.04.0 s
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i4.6 s

Although BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i has more power, Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
759 km
472 mi
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
860 km
535 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
410 hp
306 kW
4.0 s
305 km/h
190 mph
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 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
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 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
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 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
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
410 hp
306 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
860 km
535 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 B3 (F30) 3.0BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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