The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)

€ 129,100
ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B6 S Convertible
€ 131,400
 BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14) BMW M6 Cabrio
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 131,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B6 S Convertible is 2.7 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
73
80.9
54
Blueprint BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)
74.8
82.9
73 in
Width
74.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
54 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
109.4
190.1
Blueprint BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)
112.2
192.8
190.1 in
Length
192.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %
BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
E64
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
N62-B44
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
523 hp
552 hp
BMW M6 Cabrio
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
535 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW M6 Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 S Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M6 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
8.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
8.45 lb/hp
8.21 lb/hp
BMW M6 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
18 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M6 Cabrio
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
340 mi
Range
483 mi
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
340 mi
483 mi
BMW M6 Cabrio
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).
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
242.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW M6 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data