The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 130,000
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 14.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1484
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
1902
2102
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1484 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
3210
5227
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3035
5080
5227 mm
Length
5080 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
2145 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 kg
8.86 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

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
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-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-M10
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
500 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
700 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

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

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
4.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4.29 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
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
674 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
170.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
282 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
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data