The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 87,500
€ 111,000
€ 87,500
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 7.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.1
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
124.6
205.7
117.7
198
205.7 in
Length
198 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.26 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
ALPINA B7
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 long
302 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.42 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
23 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
670 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
670 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
