The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 320 CDI is 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
200 in
Length
198.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.49 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
152 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data