The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 149,400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 78,700
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
124.6
205.1
206.7 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4652 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.22 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

▶ REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
466 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data