The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19)

€ 111,000
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 154,800
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,800

ⓘ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 500 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19)
126.4
207.1
201.4 in
Length
207.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.67 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 500
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 500
572 mi
418 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
164.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data