The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 130,000

€ 109,800

€ 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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
58.5
74.9
82.8
58.9
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
120.9
200.5
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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6228 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.51 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID 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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
84 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
17 mpg
city
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highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
1553 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID 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).
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).
53.1 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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