The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 89,100

€ 130,000

€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 350 long is just 0 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.4
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
205.8
205.7 in
Length
205.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.6 %

General
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
N63-M10

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
16.66 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
23 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
543 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
543 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
195.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data