The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 117,000
€ 98,900
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
1477
1902
2102
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1477 mm
Height
1473 mm
3130
5169
3165
5210
5169 mm
Length
5210 mm
3130 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
1990 kg
Kerb Weight
2140 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2660 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
7.01 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B7
700 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
▶ REPLAY
4.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
4.04 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B7
22 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
424 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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).
193.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
310 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
247 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
