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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    330 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
500hp373kW
582hp434kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
547km340mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,598mm63in
-
Trunk volume-
390L
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
92L
CO2 emissions
306g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
11.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
207 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 82 hp more than Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
4.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
582 hp
434 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
547 km
340 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
306 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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