The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
€ 94,200

€ 149,400

€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 400 d is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.7
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
119.5
201.8
126.4
206.7
201.8 in
Length
206.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.36 %

General
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.56 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
42 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
777 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data