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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
58.1
74.9
82.8
58
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 in
123.2
203.5
124.6
205.1
203.5 in
Length
205.1 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.02 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V8 gasoline 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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
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
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
