The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 130,000

€ 95,600

€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 500.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
58.4
74.9
82.8
58
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
126.4
205.8
119.5
200
205.8 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.56 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 273.961

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500
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9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.46 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
421 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
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).
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data