The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 97,300
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
200.5 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.33 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
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 500
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 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
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 500

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
508 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data