The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 125,600

€ 83,000

€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B7 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
123.1
203.9
119.5
200.6
203.9 in
Length
200.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %

General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
E65/E66
Generation
W221
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 276.950

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
424 mi
Range
637 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data