2008 BMW 760 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 760. (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 BMW 760. 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 2008 BMW 760. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 760 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 760 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2105 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
