The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 145,100
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 0.8 inches shorter and 1.2 inches wider.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 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 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
119.5
201.3
200.5 in
Length
201.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
198.9 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data