The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 87,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 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 7.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
198.4 in
Length
205.7 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.94 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

 REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
12 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data