The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 97,200
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 97,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 450 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
201.8 in
Length
198.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.21 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data