The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 80,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 139,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 139,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long 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
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
200.6 in
Length
206 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.61 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
150.2 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 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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