The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)

€ 129,100
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) ALPINA B6 Convertible
€ 190,000
 Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B6 Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible.
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
73
80.9
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)
75.3
83
73 in
Width
75.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
54 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
109.4
189.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
189.8 in
Length
198.6 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5809 lb
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.24 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)

General

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
E64
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B6 Convertible
493 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
ALPINA B6 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
8.97 lb/hp
8.35 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B6 Convertible
18 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
340 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B6 Convertible
340 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
197 kWh
ALPINA B6 Convertible
242.5 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data