The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 129,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
120.9
200.3
200 in
Length
200.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.33 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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).
235 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data