For the 2013 model year, the Alpina B7 received similar updates to the rest of the 7 Series lineup, including an 8-speed automatic transmission, while its engine adds Valvetronic and now produces and , which is good for a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of . Compared to BMW M's version of the 4.4L twin-turbo engine (such as found in the F10 M5), Alpina's engine has less but more maximum torque which is also available at a lower rpm.