The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 101,100
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100

ⓘ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 500.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
203.9 in
Length
200.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.47 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500
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 500
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 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
214 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data