Car comparison

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8vsJaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

R 5.0 V8

550 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2017

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
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • 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 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
Power
540hp403kW
550hp410kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
721km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8: 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm3,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
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
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8 has 10 hp more than Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8: 10 hp (7 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
680 Nm
502 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
1,875 kg
4,134 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V84.6 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8 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 Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8: 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8: 0.7 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
721 km
448 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
721 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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 V8Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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