The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 78,700
€ 117,000
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘ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 DPF long is 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7
58
73.7
83.5
58.1
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
124.6
205.1
123.2
203.5
205.1 in
Length
203.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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 long
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 long
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 long
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
665 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
