BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz S560
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Mercedes-Benz S560
Overview
| Spec | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran CoupexDrive | Mercedes-Benz S560S 560 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | xDrive | S 560 4MATIC |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran CoupexDrive | Mercedes-Benz S560S 560 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $124,400 (best) | $131,400 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran CoupexDrive | Mercedes-Benz S560S 560 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran CoupexDrive | Mercedes-Benz S560S 560 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 591 hp (best) | 463 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft (best) | 516 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran CoupexDrive | Mercedes-Benz S560S 560 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft (best) | 10.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,780 lbs | 4,740 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 4.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 115.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 198.1 in (best) |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.8 in (best) |
| Height | 55 in | 55.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran CoupexDrive | Mercedes-Benz S560S 560 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe | Mercedes-Benz S560 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | xDrive $124,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S 560 4MATIC $131,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S 560 $140,000 MSRP |