The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B6 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 327,300

€ 120,400

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

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

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

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data