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2016 BMW ALPINA B6

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Rating7.9

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Fullsize Sedan
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$122,200
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 15, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Flawless interior appointments

Rear row legroom might be a concern for adults

BMW tweaked the V8 engine for more power

A wealth of standard safety and tech features

Options cost a fortune

Few features like LED headlights and Adaptive high-beams are standard

Monstrous V8 engine offers blazing quick acceleration

Perfectly tuned suspension

Specs & Features

$122,200

price

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.4L 8cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2016 BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera, the Audi RS 7, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S. With a single trim on offer, the 2016 BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $122,200. This single trim is equipped with a 4.4L turbocharged V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. That said, through this powertrain, the BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe manages a 0-60 of 3.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

The Alpina Gran Coupe comes in a single and extensively equipped trim level. The car is equipped with a powerful engine and a wide range of standard features you might not be aware of. To further elevate the luxury game, opt for the available Executive package that adds features like a heads-up display, ventilated front seats with active bolsters, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a power rear sunshade, and many more.

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

 

Features

 

Fuel Economy
6.8/10

Safety

 

Competition
9.6/10

Final Verdict

 

Trims

    Base
    $122,200 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Tilting glass Sunroof

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7.9
2016 BMW ALPINA B6

Price

$122,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.86

Horsepower

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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8.6
2016 Audi S8

$114,900

Gasoline

8.58

520 hp @ 5800 rpm

481 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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8.0
2016 Audi RS 7

$108,900- $129,000

Gasoline

8.03

560 hp @ 5700 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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8.0
2016 Maserati Quattroporte

$99,900- $141,500

Gasoline

7.99

404 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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7.6
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

$224,650- $234,050

Gasoline

7.62

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

5

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8.6
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

$143,250- $163,150

Gasoline

8.63

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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7.6
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63

$108,725

Gasoline

7.62

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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2016 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		3.7 sec-155 mph
    		3.2 sec--
    		3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    2016 Audi S8

    Ranked #3

    		3.9 sec12.6 sec155 mph
    		4.22 sec--
    		4.27 sec--
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    2016 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18.5 gal.277.5/444 mi.
      		16 mpg22 mpg19 mpg--
      2016 Audi S8

      Ranked #1

      		15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg21.7 gal.347.2/542.5 mi.
      		15 mpg25 mpg18 mpg19.8 gal.297/495 mi.
      		16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.
      		15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.316.5/485.3 mi.

      2016 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		197.2 in.74.6 in.55 in.4.3 in.116.9 in.
        		207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.5 in.124.8 in.
        		206.5 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        		206.5 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        2016 Audi S8

        Ranked #3

        		202.6 in.76.7 in.57.5 in.5 in.117.8 in.
        		197.3 in.75.2 in.55.8 in.5 in.114.8 in.

        2016 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          		18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          		24.5 cu.ft.-49.1 cu.ft.
          		16.3 cu.ft.144.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.
          		16.3 cu.ft.-16.3 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi S8

          Ranked #5

          		14.2 cu.ft.115.1 cu.ft.-

          2016 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		89.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            		16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-
            		54.1 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            		49.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.-
            		16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-
            2016 Audi S8

            Ranked #6

            		-14.2 cu.ft.-98 ft.

            2016 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		840 lbs.4780 lbs.
              		-4101 lbs.
              		-4806 lbs.
              		-4969 lbs.
              		992 lbs.4497 lbs.
              2016 Audi S8

              Ranked #1

              		1213 lbs.4685 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 3.7 sec

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              MPG Combined : 20 mpg

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              Horsepower : 365 hp @ 6500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 21 mpg

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              MPG Combined : 24 mpg

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