The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 129,200
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 128,800
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 129,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
54.2
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
74.6
82.4
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
54.2 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
192.7 in
Length
197.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.18 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
F13
Generation
C217
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 S 500 Coupé
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 278.929
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
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
592 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
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 S 500 Coupé

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
25 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
463 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data