The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 129,100
ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B6 S Convertible
€ 140,500
 Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B6 S Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
73
80.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
73 in
Width
74.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
54 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
109.4
190.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
190.1 in
Length
197.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.21 %
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
E64
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N62-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
523 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
535 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 S Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
8.45 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
340 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
340 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
242.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data