The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 134,600

€ 84,000

€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
58.7
74.9
82.8
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
120.9
200.5
124.6
205.1
200.5 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.13 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 642.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
193 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Environmental Impact
197 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).
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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data