The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 230,400
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 230,400

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 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 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
198.4 in
Length
206.4 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4486 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.55 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG 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 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
8.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
391 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG 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).
270.9 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data