The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - 19)
€ 103,500
€ 154,800
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 long is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
207.1
205.7 in
Length
207.1 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
12.19 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
G12
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
8-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-M30
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
600 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
504 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
504 mi
418 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
210.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (WLTP)
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
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
