The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.9 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 278.932
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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
526 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data