The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 99,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B7 is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
198.4 in
Length
200.6 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5765 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.23 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
549 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data