The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)

€ 256,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 129,100
 ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) ALPINA B6 Convertible
€ 256,200
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 65 AMG Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B6 Convertible.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
73
80.9
75.3 in
Width
73 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
109.4
189.8
198.6 in
Length
189.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
4971 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.08 %
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
A217
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 Convertible

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
8.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B6 Convertible
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
340 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
414 mi
340 mi
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Environmental Impact
227.4 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
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
227.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B6 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data