The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 98,900
![Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
€ 139,600
![ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B7_F01.webp)
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 139,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 420 CDI long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
1473
1871
2120
1488
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1473 mm
Height
1488 mm
3165
5210
3210
5232
5210 mm
Length
5232 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
2140 kg
Kerb Weight
2235 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg
![Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.25 %
![ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B7_F01.png)
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N63-M20
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
533 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 bhp
533 bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
730 NM
730 NM
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
6.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
6.77 kg/bhp
4.19 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
30 mpg
27 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
595 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
247 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data