The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
€ 145,100

€ 125,000

€ 145,100
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 63 AMG is an inch longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.4
74.9
82.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
119.5
201.3
120.9
200.3
201.3 in
Length
200.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
533 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data