The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 97,500

€ 139,600

€ 97,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 139,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 long is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.6
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206
205.7 in
Length
206 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.16 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.66 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
508 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
508 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
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 450 long
208.4 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data