The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 84,800

€ 129,600

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is 5.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
120.9
200.3
205.7 in
Length
200.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.58 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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 642.862
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
17.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.88 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
35 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
759 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
759 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
139.9 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data