Car comparison

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8vsBMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8

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

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Alpina B7 (G12)

4.4 V8

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

BMW M5 (F90)

4.4 V8

600 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    325 km/h
    202 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    608 hp
    453 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,855 kg
    4,090 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    241 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
Power
608hp453kW
600hp447kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,735kg6,030lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.9s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph
Calculated
40.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
11.1s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
404Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,250mm207in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
3,210mm126in
2,982mm117in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
515L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
78L
68L
CO2 emissions
242g/km
241g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V85,750-6,250 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V85,600-6,700 rpm1,800-5,600 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
11.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.2 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 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
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8 has 8 hp more than BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8 and Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
1,855 kg
4,090 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 (G12)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
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 (G12)4.4 V83.7 s
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V83.4 s

Although Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8 and Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8: 0.3 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 (G12)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
750 km
466 mi
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
648 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.4 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 (G12)4.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,250 mm
206.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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 (G12)4.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Alpina B7 (G12) 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 (G12)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.4 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 (G12)4.4 V8
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,250 mm
206.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
242 g/km
241 g/km
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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 (G12) 4.4 V8BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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