The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 101,300

€ 129,600

€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 long is 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
200.3
205.1 in
Length
200.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
9.98 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
N63-M10

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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
474 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
223.5 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
223.5 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 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
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data