Alpina B7 (F01)
Car comparison
Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011
AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8
- Fastest top speed312 km/h194 mph
- Most powerful540 hp403 kW
- Highest torque730 Nm538 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range808 km502 mi
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score84/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score80/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Lightest1,730 kg3,814 lb
- Best power-to-weight293 hp/t219 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 540hp403kW | 507hp378kW |
| Torque | 730Nm538lb-ft | 610Nm450lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,040kg4,497lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Gross weight | 2,660kg5,864lb | 2,185kg4,817lb |
| Top speed | 312 km/h 194 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph Calculated | 40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.0s Calculated | 10.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 265hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated | 293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 358Nm/t239lb-ft/ton Calculated | 353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 808km502mi Calculated | 550km342mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,395cc268cu in | 6,208cc379cu in |
| Length | 5,092mm200in | - |
| Width | 1,902mm75in | - |
| Height | 1,485mm58in | - |
| Wheelbase | 3,070mm121in | - |
| Front track | 1,621mm64in | - |
| Rear track | 1,628mm64in | - |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 475L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 280g/km |
Performance charts
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 5,200-6,250 rpm | 2,800-5,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.0 s | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 312 km/h 194 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 210 km/h 130 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 540 hp 403 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 507 hp 378 kW |
Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 has 33 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: 33 hp (25 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 312 km/h 194 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 4.2 s |
Although Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 2.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 265 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 808 km 502 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 550 km 342 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 540 hp 403 kW | 4.6 s | 312 km/h 194 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 507 hp 378 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Practicality score | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 |
|
| ||||||||||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|
| ||||||||||||||
Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 |
| 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | 265 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 540 hp 403 kW | 507 hp 378 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 312 km/h 194 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
|
| ||||||||||||||||
| Range score | 808 km 502 mi | 550 km 342 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 280 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 265 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.
LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.33 LC100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,599 LC/year | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8
- Has 33 hp more
- Has 120 Nm more
- Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
- Is 310 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
Choose cars to compare
Popular comparisons























