The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 114,100

€ 134,600

€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 long is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.6
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.6 in
124.6
206.5
126.4
205.8
206.5 in
Length
205.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.39 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
F01/F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
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 long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
9.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
27 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
572 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
572 mi
411 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).
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).
235 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
164.8 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data