The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 222,800

€ 125,600

€ 222,800
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 65 AMG long is 6.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
1485
1871
2120
1477
1902
2102
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2102 mm
1485 mm
Height
1477 mm
3165
5243
3128
5179
5243 mm
Length
5179 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3128 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
2270 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
11.89 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
W221
Generation
E65/E66
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
N62-B44

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B7
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1000 NM
700 NM
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
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
3.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3.76 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
19 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
386 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
386 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
274.7 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
274.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
346 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data