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Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8vsBMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 760i

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

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Alpina B7 (F01)

4.4 V8

540 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012

760i

544 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,130 kg
    4,696 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
Power
540hp403kW
544hp406kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,695kg5,941lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
44.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,972cc364cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,079mm200in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V85,200-6,250 rpm2,800-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i5,250 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
13.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
544 hp
406 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i has 4 hp more than Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
2,180 kg
4,806 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V84.5 s
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i4.6 s

Although BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i has more power, Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i: 2.4 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
769 km
478 mi
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
544 hp
406 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
Power
544 hp
406 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
Power
540 hp
403 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 B7 (F01) 4.4 V8BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 km (90 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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