The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B6 Coupé Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10)
€ 120,400
€ 114,800
€ 120,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B6 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
54
73
80.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
73 in
Width
73.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
54 in
Height
55.8 in
109.4
189.8
116.3
199.4
189.8 in
Length
199.4 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %
General
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
E63
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 273.961
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
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B6 Coupé
493 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B6 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B6 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Coupé
8.03 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B6 Coupé
19 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
354 mi
Range
462 mi
ALPINA B6 Coupé
354 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
233 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).
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B6 Coupé
233 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B6 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
