The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 96,700
€ 111,000
€ 96,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 400 long is 8.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 400 long
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
124.6
206.5
117.7
198
206.5 in
Length
198 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 long
ALPINA B7
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.81 %
General
Mercedes S 400 long
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 long
ALPINA B7
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 long
328 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 long
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 400 long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long
13.91 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
28 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
518 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
518 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 long
159.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
