The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 93,600

€ 134,600

€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.8
74.8
83.9
58.6
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.8 in
Height
58.6 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
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.4 %

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

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

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
168 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
13.33 lb/hp
9.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
45 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
836 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
836 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
107 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 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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