The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 84,000
€ 111,000
€ 84,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 320 CDI long is 18.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
1473
1871
2120
1477
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1473 mm
Height
1477 mm
3165
5210
2990
5029
5210 mm
Length
5029 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2990 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.8 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
232 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B7
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
540 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
152 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
8.92 kg/bhp
3.96 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
34 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
665 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI 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 long
172.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
308 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
