The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 76,900
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350
€ 134,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 76,900
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 350 is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 350
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
200.6 in
Length
200.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
14.05 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
N63-M20
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 350
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.59 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
24 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 350
559 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 350
189.4 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350
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