The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,400
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 450 long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 long
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 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 450 long 4MATIC 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 450 long
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.81 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 long
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 450 long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 long
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 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