The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 236,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B7 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
203.9 in
Length
208.1 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.11 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

General

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
E65/E66
Generation
W222/X222
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 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
418 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
418 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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data