The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 97,400

€ 125,600

€ 97,400
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 400 d long is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7
58.8
74.8
83.9
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.8 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
206.9
123.1
203.9
206.9 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.61 %

General
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
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
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
N62-B44

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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
13.66 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
42 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
35 mpg
city
12 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
777 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
777 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
115.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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