The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 139,600

€ 70,900

€ 139,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.2 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1488
1902
2102
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1488 mm
Height
1473 mm
3210
5232
3035
5080
5232 mm
Length
5080 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg

Weight Difference:
280 kg
12.53 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
533 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
730 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
730 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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4.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4.19 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
478 mi
Range
674 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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).
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).
170.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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