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| ×2019 BMW 7 Series ALPINA B7 | ×2018 Volkswagen Golf Trendline (man) | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$159,750 | CA$22,295 |
| Fees | CA$1,135 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$3,007/month | CA$420/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 4,4 l V8 | - |
| Power | 608 hp @ 3,750 rpm (453 kW) | - |
| Torque | 590 lb·ft @ 3,000 – 5,000 rpm (800 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | N/A |
| Drivetrain | N/A | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | Full-size luxury sedan, Luxury sport car | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Buchloe, DE | Puebla, MX |
| Generation | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 14.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 9.6 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 12.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 650 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 282 g/km | 192 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | N/A |
| Massage seats | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | optional | N/A |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 13 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/35YR21 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P295/30YR21 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm (207″) | 4,257 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,902 mm (75″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,491 mm (59″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,211 mm (126″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,618 mm (64″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,646 mm (65″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 2,110 kg (4,652 lb) | 1,336 kg (2,945 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 515 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 78 l (17 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7 s (manufacturer) | 8.4 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 5.4 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 310 km/h (193 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | 41 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 84% | 82% |
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