The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 125,000

€ 87,200

€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘ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 HYBRID.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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
120.9
200.3
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 HYBRID
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.99 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
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 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 276.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.33 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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