The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
€ 109,900
€ 129,100
€ 109,900
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 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B6 Convertible.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
51.2
71.2
79.1
54
73
80.9
71.2 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
51.2 in
Height
54 in
92.5
174.6
109.4
189.8
174.6 in
Length
189.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
20.95 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
997
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
380 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
188 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B6 Convertible
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
9.19 lb/hp
8.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
22 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B6 Convertible
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
368 mi
Range
340 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
368 mi
340 mi
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Environmental Impact
204.5 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
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
204.5 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
ALPINA B6 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
