The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 134,600
€ 87,500
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.7
74.9
82.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200.5
124.6
205.7
200.5 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.43 %
General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
478 mi
Range
670 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
