The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 110,600
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
1485
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
1902
2102
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1485 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
3070
5092
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
3035
5116
5092 mm
Length
5116 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2715 kg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.07 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
533 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
730 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
730 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
3.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3.97 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
552 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
170.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
665 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data