The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 125,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 90,800
 Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 125,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 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 Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
200.3 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.68 %
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

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)
6-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-M10
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.33 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data