The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 85,300

€ 125,600

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 long is 4.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
1485
1871
2120
1477
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1485 mm
Height
1477 mm
3165
5226
3128
5179
5226 mm
Length
5179 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3128 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2535 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.25 %

General
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
N62-B44

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B7
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
350 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
7.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
7.29 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
28 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
559 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
559 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
189.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data