The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 135,000

€ 90,800

€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 4.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
58.4
74.9
82.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.4 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
206
119.5
201.4
206 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.87 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data