2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
