The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 113,600
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 113,600
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 500 long is 8.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
206.5 in
Length
198.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.69 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
26 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
552 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
170.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data