The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 109,800

€ 149,400

€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.7
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
124.6
206.5
126.4
206.7
206.5 in
Length
206.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.49 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
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 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-M30

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
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
28 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
585 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
585 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
161.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data