The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 84,000
 Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI long
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 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 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
203.9 in
Length
205.1 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.37 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.932
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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
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 long

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data