The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
200.6 in
Length
200.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.95 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
8.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
502 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
502 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data