The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 111,000
€ 96,700
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
58.1
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
58.1 in
Height
58.9 in
117.7
198
124.6
206.5
198 in
Length
206.5 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.81 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
E65/E66
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 long
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
