The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 125,600

€ 87,500

€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 450.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450
58.1
74.9
82.8
58
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
123.1
203.9
119.5
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %

General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450
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 450
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 273.924

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
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
482 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data