The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 119,400

€ 405,700

€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 405,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B7 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 27.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Maybach 57.
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57
58.1
74.9
82.8
61.9
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
58.1 in
Height
61.9 in
117.7
198.4
133.5
225.5
198.4 in
Length
225.5 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57
4486 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1543 lb
25.59 %

General
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57
E65/E66
Generation
W240
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
Maybach 57
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57
▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 57
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
428 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
455 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
284.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data