The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

€ 98,900
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 149,400
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
205.1 in
Length
206.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6030 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.4 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
466 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data