The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 117,000
€ 92,700
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 450 CDI.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.77 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450 CDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
615 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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).
187.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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
