The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 111,000

€ 97,400

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B7 is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58.8 in
117.7
198
124.6
206.9
198 in
Length
206.9 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.03 %

General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
E65/E66
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
777 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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