The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 236,200

€ 134,600

€ 236,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
59
75.4
83.9
58.7
74.9
82.8
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
124.6
208.1
120.9
200.5
208.1 in
Length
200.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data