The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 87,200

€ 117,000

€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘ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 HYBRID is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
58.1 in
119.5
201.4
123.2
203.5
201.4 in
Length
203.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.26 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
328 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
36 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
690 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
690 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 400 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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