The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 83,400
€ 119,400
€ 83,400
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 long is 6.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
58
73.7
83.5
58.1
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
205.1
117.7
198.4
205.1 in
Length
198.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.42 %
General
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
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
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
15.84 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
23 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
554 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
554 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
191.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 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
