The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)

€ 131,400
BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14) BMW M6 Cabrio
€ 129,100
 ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) ALPINA B6 Convertible
€ 131,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100

ⓘ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 BMW M6 Cabrio is 3.1 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
BMW M6 Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
54
Blueprint BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)
74.8
82.9
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
73
80.9
74.8 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)
112.2
192.8
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
109.4
189.8
192.8 in
Length
189.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M6 Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)

General

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

Engine

BMW M6 Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M6 Cabrio
552 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW M6 Cabrio
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 Convertible

Performance

BMW M6 Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M6 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Convertible

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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