The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 109,800
 Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
200.5 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6019 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.72 %
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
F01/F02
Generation
W222/X222
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 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 278.929
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
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data