The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 98,900
 Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900

ⓘ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 420 CDI long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 420 CDI long
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.94 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 420 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 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).
193.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data