DecodedCarsBMW Alpina 7 Series
2 model years from 2007 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2008
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–16 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2008 7 Series in brief
The 2008 BMW Alpina 7 Series is a large car offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 12% worse than the 2008 large car average of 18.2 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The BMW Alpina 7 Series has 2 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 16 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 16 MPG.
2008 7 Series pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 12% below the 2008 large car average of 18.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 7 Series
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 14 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 Infiniti M35 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 18 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Infiniti M45 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW Alpina. How we calculate this →