The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 101,000
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 101,000
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 7.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
205.7 in
Length
198.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.36 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data