The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 111,000
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) ALPINA B7
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B7 is 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
117.7
198
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
198 in
Length
200 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
674 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
170.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data