The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 91,100
€ 117,000
€ 91,100
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 Mercedes S 420 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
58
73.7
83.5
58.1
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.1 in
119.5
200
123.2
203.5
200 in
Length
203.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.77 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
595 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
424 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
