The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 111,000
€ 230,400
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 230,400
ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
117.7
198
124.6
206.4
198 in
Length
206.4 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5975 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
14.3 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
8.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
391 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG 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).
270.9 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
