The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 111,000
€ 75,500
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘ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 350.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
58.1
74.9
82.8
58
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
117.7
198
119.5
200
198 in
Length
200 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.58 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
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).
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).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350
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
