The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 125,600

€ 222,800

€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800
ⓘ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 6.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1477
1902
2102
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2102 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1477 mm
Height
1485 mm
3128
5179
3165
5243
5179 mm
Length
5243 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
11.89 %

General
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
E65/E66
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 275.982

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7
700 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
4.06 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B7
22 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
88 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
424 mi
Range
386 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG 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).
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).
274.7 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data