Car comparison

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8vsBMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

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

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Alpina B6 Coupe (E63)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2005-2008
VS

BMW M6 (E63)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
500hp373kW
507hp378kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,781mm109in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,598mm63in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume-
450L
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 has 7 hp more than Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 and BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
1,710 kg
3,770 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
315 km/h
196 mph
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V84.6 s
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V104.6 s

Although BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 has more power, Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
500 hp
373 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
-
473 km
294 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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