The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 107,300
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
124.6
205.7
206 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.26 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
F01/F02
Generation
W221
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 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
214 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data