The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 110,300
€ 117,000
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 long is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
206.5
123.2
203.5
206.5 in
Length
203.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.24 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
606 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
155.3 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
