The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (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 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
206.4 in
Length
198.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.55 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

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
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
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
8.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.08 lb/hp
9.1 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
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data