The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 117,000

€ 77,500

€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B7 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
123.2
203.5
119.5
200.6
203.5 in
Length
200.6 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.97 %

General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
717 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
160.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data