The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 152,500

€ 129,600

€ 152,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 63 AMG is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
59
75.4
83.9
58.5
74.9
82.8
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
200.3
201.4 in
Length
200.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.26 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 157.985
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
7.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
7.81 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
23 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
431 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
431 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data