The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 125,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 92,700
 Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
200.3 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.18 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N63-M10
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.33 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
615 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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).
187.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data