The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 83,700
 Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
200.5 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.28 %
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450
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 273.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
500 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
500 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data