The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 129,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 76,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
200.3 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.17 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M10
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.72 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
674 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data