The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 78,700

€ 134,600

€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long is 4.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
73.7
83.5
58.7
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
200.5
205.1 in
Length
200.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.3 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
665 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data