The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 79,200
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400

ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
200.6 in
Length
198.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.15 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
23 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
144 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data