2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 BMW 750. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Alpina B7.
Because 2011 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 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, 2008 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 750. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
