The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 97,400

€ 130,000

€ 97,400
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 400 d long is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.8
74.8
83.9
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.8 in
Height
58.4 in
124.6
206.9
126.4
205.8
206.9 in
Length
205.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.26 %

General
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d long
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-M10

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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
13.66 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
42 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
777 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
777 mi
421 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
115.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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