The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 125,600
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (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 DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
200 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
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 DPF
232 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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
424 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
424 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data