The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 101,000

€ 149,400

€ 101,000
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 450 CDI long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.7
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206.7
205.7 in
Length
206.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.86 %

General
Mercedes S 450 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 450 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 450 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 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
615 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
187.2 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 CDI long
187.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data