Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift vs Alpina B12 E38 vs Alpina B3 F30

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift

Alpina B12 E38

Alpina B3 F30

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 faceliftAlpina B12 E38Alpina B3 F30
Variants
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 350d L 4MATIC
S 350d 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d L
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d L 4MATIC
S 400d L
S 400d
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 450
S 450 L
S 500 L
S 500
S 560 L 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560 L
S 560
S 560e L
S 600 L
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 score87%81%77%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • 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
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • No manual transmission
  • Still uses MacPherson strut front suspension

Price

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