The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 107,200
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200

ⓘ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 500.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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 500
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.86 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.87 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
606 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data