The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 149,400

€ 138,600

€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes Maybach S 500
58.7
74.9
82.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
206.7
132.5
214.7
206.7 in
Length
214.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4652 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.26 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes Maybach S 500
G12
Generation
VV222
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 Maybach 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 5750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes Maybach S 500
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes Maybach S 500
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7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
466 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
466 mi
529 mi
Mercedes Maybach 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data