The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 129,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 138,400
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is an inch shorter and 1.2 inches wider.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
201.3
200.3 in
Length
201.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.13 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.72 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
388 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
272.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data