2015 BMW Alpina B7 LWB
The 2015 BMW Alpina B7 LWB is a sedan. It has a 4.4-litre turbocharged eight-cylinder engine producing 540 hp (403 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 4.2 seconds and top speed is 190 mph (306 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2015 BMW ALPINA B7 LWB
The 2015 BMW Alpina B7 LWB is Alpina’s high-performance take on the long-wheelbase F02 7 Series. Its 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 is reworked by Alpina to produce 540 hp and 538 lb-ft, and this entry covers the rear-wheel-drive version with the eight-speed automatic. The B7 was also offered with xDrive all-wheel drive.
Where it sits
Alpina is a German manufacturer that works closely with BMW, and the B7 was sold through BMW dealers in the US. The car was assembled on BMW’s production line with Alpina components, then finished by Alpina. For the 2013 facelift the B7 gained more power and the eight-speed automatic, and 2015 was the final year of this F01/F02-based model before the G12 generation.
What it is like
Rather than an aggressive M-style car, the B7 is a fast, refined luxury saloon. It has Alpina’s own suspension calibration, multi-spoke wheels, discreet badging and spoilers, and a cabin with Alpina-specific leather, trim and gauge details. The long wheelbase gives the rear passengers limousine-like legroom.
Buying one today
The engine is based on BMW’s N63 V8, so known weak points such as oil consumption, valve stem seals, timing chains, injectors and heat-related hose deterioration apply. Alpina-specific parts can take time to source, and tyre and brake costs are high.
Rivals
Competitors included the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, Audi S8, Jaguar XJR LWB and Porsche Panamera Turbo.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | Alpina B7 LWB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2015 | Version / Trim | BMW 2015 Alpina B7 LWB |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Alpina Blue Metallic, Alpina Green Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Individual Colours available |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 4.4L 8-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 4,400 cc |
| Power | 540 hp / 403 kW | Torque | 730 Nm / 538 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 4.2 sec | Top Speed | 190 mph (306 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 16 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,175 kg (4,795 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2015 SEDANS
Compared with other 2015 sedans in our database, its 540 hp is 85% more than the average 2015 sedan (292 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.2 seconds quicker than average, and it is 31% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2015 BMW Alpina B7 LWB | Average 2015 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 540 hp | 292 hp (169 cars) | +85% |
| Torque | 730 Nm | 382 Nm (169 cars) | +91% |
| 0–60 mph | 4.2 s | 6.4 s (172 cars) | -34% |
| Top speed | 190 mph | 141 mph (172 cars) | +34% |
| Kerb weight | 2,175 kg | 1,665 kg (194 cars) | +31% |
| Engine size | 4,400 cc | 3,009 cc (184 cars) | +46% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2015 sedans with similar power to the 2015 BMW Alpina B7 LWB.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW Alpina B7 LWB | 540 hp | 4.2 s | 2,175 kg |
| 2015 Ferrari California T | 552 hp | 3.8 s | 1,735 kg |
| 2015 Audi S8 | 520 hp | 4.0 s | 2,045 kg |
| 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 563 hp | 4.9 s | 2,490 kg |
| 2015 Nissan GT-R | 565 hp | 2.7 s | 1,752 kg |