The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 88,700
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 5.3 inches shorter and 1.2 inches wider.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
200.5 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 350 BlueTEC long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
706 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 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).
150.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data