1999 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 740 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3071 mm |
