2018 BMW ALPINA B6

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Rating7.3
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$124,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Ruthless powertrain with rapid acceleration

Rivals travel longer due to bigger fuel tanks

Revised features and color pallet

Finely-crafted interior with a plethora of comfort features

Limited rear legroom and cargo space

Updated packages

Gorgeous exterior styling

Options quickly soar the price

Specs & Features

$124,300

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 2018 BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi RS 7 Sedan, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 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 $124,300. It is offered with a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 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 19 MPG.

Buying Advice

The BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe Sedan is brimmed with features. However, there are many options and packages which might interest you. We recommend the Apple CarPlay support, the Driving Assistance Package, and the Executive Package.

Trims

    Base
    $124,300 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Nappa leather seats
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$124,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.26

Horsepower

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$113,900- $132,675

Gasoline

8.18

560 hp @ 5700 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$115,900

Gasoline

8.7

605 hp @ 6100 rpm

517 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$138,800

Gasoline

8.8

600 hp @ 5750 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$105,600- $136,600

Gasoline

8.61

424 hp @ 5750 rpm

428 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$147,500- $179,500

Gasoline

8.47

603 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

5

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$229,500- $250,900

Gasoline

7.38

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

5

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$108,900

Gasoline

7.24

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$156,700

Gasoline

7.86

601 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1550 rpm

5

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2018 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.7 sec--
    3.4 sec12.7 sec193 mph
    3.5 sec--
    2018 Audi S8

    Ranked #3

    3.6 sec12.0 sec190 mph
    3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    4.08 sec-121 mph

    2018 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/639.6 mi.
      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg20.6 gal.329.6/515 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/464.2 mi.
      2018 Audi S8

      Ranked #3

      14 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.7 gal.303.8/520.8 mi.

      2018 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.
        208.5 in.74.8 in.59 in.5 in.124.6 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.75.4 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.

        2018 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.
          11 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          24.5 cu.ft.-49.1 cu.ft.
          18.2 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.-16.6 cu.ft.

          2018 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.-
            2018 Audi S8

            Ranked #2

            -14.2 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            20.8 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-
            16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.-
            49.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.-
            16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.-

            2018 BMW ALPINA B6 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              840 lbs.4780 lbs.
              2018 Audi S8

              Ranked #1

              1213 lbs.4685 lbs.
              -4101 lbs.
              1444 lbs.4564 lbs.
              905 lbs.4820 lbs.
              959 lbs.5128 lbs.

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