The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 111,100
€ 125,000
€ 111,100
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 a little. The Mercedes S 560 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.4
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.4 in
119.5
201.8
120.9
200.3
201.8 in
Length
200.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.3 %
General
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
9.74 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 560
30 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
629 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 560
629 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 560
149.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
