The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 90,400
 Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
200.5 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.07 %
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data