The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 111,000
€ 117,900
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B7 is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 560 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 560 long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6184 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.24 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 560 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 560 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 560 long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 long
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
424 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 560 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
