The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 97,200

€ 149,400

€ 97,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.7
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
119.5
201.8
126.4
206.7
201.8 in
Length
206.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.36 %

General
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
531 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data