The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 88,700
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 88,700
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is 7.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 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 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
205.7 in
Length
198.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.45 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
18.49 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
32 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
706 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
150.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data