The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 119,400

€ 87,500

€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 18.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1477
1902
2102
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1477 mm
Height
1485 mm
2990
5039
3165
5226
5039 mm
Length
5226 mm
2990 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
2035 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2555 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.95 %

General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 276.950

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
700 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
4.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
4.13 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B7
22 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
428 mi
Range
670 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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