The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

€ 130,800
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14) ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 256,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 130,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
54.1
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)
74.6
82.4
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
74.6 in
Width
75.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
54.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
192.7 in
Length
198.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
4619 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.1 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

General

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
F12
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
533 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
538 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
8.67 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
25 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
414 mi
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
453 mi
414 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
227.4 kWh
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
181.9 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
739 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data