The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 117,900
 Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560 long
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900

ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 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
58.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
200.5 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6184 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.62 %
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data