The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 129,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 236,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 129,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
200.3 in
Length
208.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
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 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.72 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
418 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data