The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 72,400
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
119.5
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
736 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
156.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data