The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 111,100
€ 111,000
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘ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 560 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 560
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
119.5
201.8
117.7
198
201.8 in
Length
198 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.64 %
General
Mercedes S 560
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
9.74 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 560
30 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
629 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 560
629 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 560
149.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
