The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 119,400
€ 103,500
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 500 long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 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
198.4
124.6
205.7
198.4 in
Length
205.7 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.98 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 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 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
428 mi
Range
504 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 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
