The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 101,300
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
€ 125,000
![ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B7_F01.webp)
€ 101,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 long is 12.3 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
1473
1871
2120
1484
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1473 mm
Height
1484 mm
3165
5210
3070
5087
5210 mm
Length
5087 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2660 kg
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.15 %
![ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B7_F01.png)
General
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
N63-M10
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5462 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
500 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 bhp
500 bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
530 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/ALPINA_B7_F01.png)
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
5.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
5.18 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
24 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
474 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
421 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
281 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data