The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 83,400

€ 125,000

€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 350 long is 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
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 in
Height
58.4 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
200.3
205.1 in
Length
200.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.99 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
15.84 lb/hp
9.33 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
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
554 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
554 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
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
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data