The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 95,600
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 a little. The Mercedes S 500 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
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 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
200 in
Length
198.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.66 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
221.6 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 500
221.6 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data