The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 145,100
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
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 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
119.5
201.3
203.9 in
Length
201.3 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.67 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 157.980
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
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
198.9 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data