Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift vs Alpina B12 E38 vs Alpina B3 F30

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift

Alpina B12 E38

Alpina B3 F30

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 faceliftAlpina B12 E38Alpina B3 F30
Variants
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
B12 5.7 E-Kat
B12 6.0 E-Kat
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
B3 S Bi-Turbo

Reviews

Neofiliac score94%81%77%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Exceptionally gorgeous
  • Very smooth V12
  • Rather good reliability record
  • Great styling
  • RWD still available, though one could get AWD
  • M3-level power with higher daily usability
Cons
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • No manual transmission
  • Still uses MacPherson strut front suspension

Price

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