The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 238,600
€ 111,000
€ 238,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
59.1
75.4
83.9
58.1
74.9
82.8
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
208.4
117.7
198
208.4 in
Length
198 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
13.33 %
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
418 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
