Car comparison

Alpina B7 (G12) · Facelift 2019 4.4 V8vsBMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

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

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Alpina B7 (G12) · Facelift 2019

4.4 V8

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-present
VS

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020

CS 4.4 V8

635 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Most powerful
    635 hp
    474 kW
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    348 hp/t
    259 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
608hp453kW
635hp474kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,775kg6,118lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
Calculated
10.3s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
348hp/t259kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,268mm207in
5,001mm197in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
3,210mm126in
2,982mm117in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume
515L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
68L
CO2 emissions
265g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
10.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.1 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
635 hp
474 kW

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 has 27 hp more than Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8 and BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
1,825 kg
4,023 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
330 km/h
205 mph
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V83.6 s
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V83.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 and Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8: 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
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
703 km
437 mi
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
3.6 s
330 km/h
205 mph
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
635 hp
474 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,268 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
3.0 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
635 hp
474 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.0 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,268 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
265 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 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) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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