The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 129,200
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 125,700
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 129,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
54.2
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
74.6
82.4
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
54.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
192.7 in
Length
200.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.49 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F13
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
592 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
7.22 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
25 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
521 mi
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
463 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
178.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data