The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 117,000
€ 113,600
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
58.1
74.9
82.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58.9 in
123.2
203.5
124.6
206.5
203.5 in
Length
206.5 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.86 %
General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
E65/E66
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
424 mi
Range
552 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
170.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
