The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 125,600

€ 465,300

€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 465,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B7 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
58.1
74.9
82.8
61.3
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
58.1 in
Height
61.3 in
123.1
203.9
133.5
225.5
203.9 in
Length
225.5 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
4409 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1620 lb
26.87 %

General
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
E65/E66
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
186 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
424 mi
Range
432 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
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).
299.3 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data