The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

€ 145,100
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 125,600
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600

ⓘ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 63 AMG is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
119.5
201.3
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
201.3 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.67 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
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
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data