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 5.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
205.8 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline 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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.46 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data