The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B6 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 190,000

€ 129,100

€ 190,000
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 Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B6 S Convertible.
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
56
75.3
83
54
73
80.9
75.3 in
Width
73 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
54 in
115.9
198.6
109.4
190.1
198.6 in
Length
190.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.24 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
A217
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
577 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
664 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 S Convertible
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8.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
8.35 lb/hp
8.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
23 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
340 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
478 mi
340 mi
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Environmental Impact
197 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
197 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 S Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data