The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 83,000

€ 135,000

€ 83,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 135,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.4
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
206
200.6 in
Length
206 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4365 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.7 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
14.45 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
637 mi
Range
502 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
637 mi
502 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
153.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data