The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 154,300

€ 119,400

€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 600 long is 17.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
1473
1871
2120
1477
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1473 mm
Height
1477 mm
3165
5210
2990
5039
5210 mm
Length
5039 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2990 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
2180 kg
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
6.65 %

General
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
N62-B44

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5513 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B7
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
830 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
4.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
4.27 kg/bhp
4.13 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
391 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
340 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data