The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 91,100
€ 119,400
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI is 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
1473
1871
2120
1477
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1473 mm
Height
1477 mm
3035
5080
2990
5039
5080 mm
Length
5039 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2990 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.63 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B7
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
730 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
4.13 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
30 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
595 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
247 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
