The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 127,500

€ 135,800

€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 135,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 Coupé is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
55.6
74.8
83
55
74.6
82.4
74.8 in
Width
74.6 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55 in
115.9
197.9
116.9
197.1
197.9 in
Length
197.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.86 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
C217
Generation
F06
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
565 mi
418 mi
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data