2017 BMW Alpina B7 Commands a $40K Premium Over 7 Series
The 2017 BMW Alpina B7 costs significantly more than the standard 7 Series.
Starting from $137,995 including destination, the 2017 BMW Alpina B7 is nearly $40,000 more than the range-topping BMW 750i xDrive that starts from $98,595.
Introduced earlier this year, the new BMW Alpina B7 features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, giving it a zero-to-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph. The engine is paired to a eight-speed Sport Automatic Transmission with Alpina Switch-Tronic.
Standard equipment on the luxury sports sedan includes integral active steering, the autobahn package, display key, panorama moonroof, wireless charging with Wi-Fi hotspot, gesture control, power side window shades with TouchSense ambience lighting and front massage seats.
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The entry-level BMW 740i starts at $82,495 while xDrive all-wheel drive will cost $3,000 additional. The standard BMW 750i costs $95,595. For the 2017 model year, BMW added the Display Key as standard equipment while options include M Sport brakes and Remote Controlled Parking.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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What a collosal waste of money...