The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B6 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 120,400

€ 327,300

€ 120,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B6 S Coupé is 9.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
54
73
80.9
51.6
77.2
85
73 in
Width
77.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
54 in
Height
51.6 in
109.4
190.1
100.8
180.7
190.1 in
Length
180.7 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4 %

General
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
E63
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 275.983

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
523 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
535 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
198 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
7.57 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
345 mi
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
354 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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).
272.8 kWh
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
233 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B6 S Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
871 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data