The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 135,800
€ 125,000
€ 135,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
55
74.6
82.4
55.6
74.8
83
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55 in
Height
55.6 in
116.9
197.1
115.9
197.9
197.1 in
Length
197.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
F06
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
201 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
7.56 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
599 mi
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
418 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
197 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
197 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
