The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 125,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
201.4 in
Length
200.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.57 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
F01/F02
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 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-M10
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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
155.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data