Car comparison

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8vsJaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
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Comparison overview

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Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
540hp403kW
550hp410kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,873kg4,129lb
Gross weight
2,660kg5,864lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,127mm202in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
82L

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) R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedPowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 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)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
12.3 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 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)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
550 hp
410 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged 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) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 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)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
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
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
1,873 kg
4,129 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
312 km/h
194 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
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 V84.6 s
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged4.6 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged has more power, Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 1.7 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
265 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
294 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
808 km
502 mi
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
707 km
439 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
4.6 s
312 km/h
194 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
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/h4.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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/h4.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.6 s
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
265 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
540 hp
403 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
808 km
502 mi
707 km
439 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
294 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) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 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
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 167 kg lighter
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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