The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 119,400
€ 155,400
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 600 long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 600 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 600 long
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.92 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 600 long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
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
Mercedes S 600 long
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 275.953
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
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 600 long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
428 mi
Range
391 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
270.9 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
