The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 219,000
€ 125,600
€ 219,000
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 a little. The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
58
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 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
206.4
123.1
203.9
206.4 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
11.89 %
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG 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 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
N62-B44
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
378 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
280.3 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
280.3 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
