2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2012 BMW 750. (455 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 750. (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Alpina | 750 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 455 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
