2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Alpina B7.
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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
