The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
€ 91,300
€ 149,400
€ 91,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.7
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
124.6
205.7
126.4
206.7
205.7 in
Length
206.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.07 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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-M30
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
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
302 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.93 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
637 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
637 mi
466 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
153.5 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
