The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 154,800

€ 110,600

€ 154,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
207.1
119.5
201.4
207.1 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.67 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
G12
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
600 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.43 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
552 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
418 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
170.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
219.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data