The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 155,400
€ 119,400
€ 155,400
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 7.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.1
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
205.7
117.7
198.4
205.7 in
Length
198.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.92 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
N62-B44
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
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 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
