2017 BMW ALPINA B6

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Rating8.2

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Fullsize Sedan
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$122,500
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 7, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Breathtaking performance and acceleration

Uncomfortable rear row

Completely redesigned

Poised and super appealing interior

A wealth of standard tech and safety features

Can be driven every day

Specs & Features

$122,500

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 2017 BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe Sedan is a direct competitor to the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S Sedan, the Audi RS 7 Sedan, and the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sedan which has the highest price tag among the bunch. With standalone trim, the ALPINA B6 starts off at an MSRP of $124,400. It is offered with a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the ALPINA B6 manages a 0-60 of 3.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. 

Buying Advice

With the B6 Gran Coupe being available in a single trim level, we have very good optional packages available to choose from. We recommend the available Executive package that adds features such as head-up display, ventilated front seats with active bolsters, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a power rear sunshade, manual rear window shades and ceramic-trimmed controls.

Trims

    Base
    $122,500 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

Compare to similar cars

Price

$110,700- $129,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.29

Horsepower

560 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

4

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$144,700- $176,400

Gasoline

9.14

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$74,400- $121,000

Gasoline

7.58

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$103,400- $148,300

Gasoline

8.5

405 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$137,000

Gasoline

8.29

600 hp @ 5750 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$226,900- $247,900

Gasoline

7

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

5

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$108,900

Gasoline

7.58

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$115,900

Gasoline

8.49

605 hp @ 6100 rpm

517 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$122,500

Gasoline

8.16

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$153,800

Gasoline

8.09

601 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1550 rpm

5

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2017 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.7 sec--
    3.5 sec11.6 sec193 mph
    3.5 sec--
    2017 Audi S8

    Ranked #2

    3.6 sec12.0 sec190 mph
    3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    3.96 sec--

    2017 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.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.390.6/585.9 mi.
      2017 Audi S8

      Ranked #2

      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.7 gal.325.5/520.8 mi.
      15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg24.6 gal.369/565.8 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg18 mpg20.6 gal.329.6/494.4 mi.
      15 mpg25 mpg18 mpg19.8 gal.-

      2017 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.6 in.124.8 in.
        206.7 in.74.9 in.58.7 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        206.6 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        206.5 in.75 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        206.5 in.75 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.

        2017 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.
          15.2 cu.ft.168.3 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi S8

          Ranked #3

          14.2 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.91.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.
          18.2 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.

          2017 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.-
            20.8 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-
            -15.3 cu.ft.--
            147.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.-
            54.1 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-

            2017 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              840 lbs.4780 lbs.
              -4101 lbs.
              -4497 lbs.
              -4969 lbs.
              959 lbs.5128 lbs.
              -3891 lbs.

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