The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 149,400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 109,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
126.4
206.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
206.7 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4652 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.4 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G12
Generation
W221
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932
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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
521 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
449 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data