The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 95,600

€ 135,000

€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 135,000
ⓘ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 HYBRID long is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.4
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206
205.7 in
Length
206 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.84 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.974
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
502 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
502 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data