Used 2017 BMW ALPINA B6 for sale 

The 2017 BMW Alpina B6 is not just an exclusive vehicle but it also is jam-packed with a host of unique features that help it justify the badge name and its exclusivity. The power is routed to all the wheels through a modified ZF transmission. It is available in only one fully loaded trim where the standard list of features includes 20-inch alloy wheels, unique Alpina interior styling, and suspension tuning. The base price for the Alpina BMW B6 is $122,500.

It is available in only one fully loaded trim where the standard list of features includes 20-inch alloy wheels, unique Alpina interior styling, and suspension tuning. The base price for the Alpina BMW B6 is $122,500.

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The 2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe houses all new i-Drive 5.0 technology and a host of other specifications. Since there is only one model in the lineup, we recommend you get yours soon before the dealerships run out of inventory. 

The Alpina B6 utilizes a 4.4L bi-turbo V8 motor connected to an 8 speed modified ZF auto gearbox. The gearbox has been tuned by the engineers at Alpina to hold on to a lower gear for longer to enhance circuit driving. The engine produces a whopping 600 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, great for leaving its rivals in the dust.

The competition is less powerful as compared to the Alpina. The Audi RS7 produces 560 hp, and the Panamera turbo 550 hp, great figures on their own, but pale when compared to the B6.

2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe Acceleration and Braking

A car as lavish and grand as the Alpina B6 is still able to charge to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.4 seconds. This shows that the folks at Alpina have put some serious power under the hood of this beast. Even when the pedal is floored, the car maintains composure and feels too hard to handle. The Alpina B6 features the smallest brakes in the segment. The front brakes are 14.7 inches while the rear rotors are 14.6 inches in size. The car is able to halt from 60 mph in a modest 110 feet, great for a car of such heft.

In comparison with rivals, the Alpina B6 again takes the top spot at 3.4 seconds. The other contenders are not too far behind with the Audi RS7 clocking in 3.7 seconds and the Panamera turbo at 3.6 seconds. The Alpina loses out in quarter-mile acceleration, clocking in last behind the Audi and Porsche respectively.

Even after its mammoth proportions, this BMW is able to return a modest 18 mpg combined. This may not sound too frugal but one has to take into consideration both the size and the power under the hood of the vehicle.

The RS7 stands shoulder to shoulder with the Beemer at 18 mpg combined efficiency while the Panamera turbo steals the top spot with 21 mpg combined.

Comfort is never going to be an issue if you own an Alpina B6; it's filled with top of the line materials with a host of upholstery options to choose from. The front seats are well-appointed and perhaps one of the best in business, but the rear seats face a shortage of space due to the dipping roofline of the car. The Alpina B6 happens to be the most spacious out of all the rivals in the segment.

The Panamera has the smallest rear cabin space, and quite disappointingly so. The RS7 fares the best in this regard, offering a great mix of front and rear cabin space. Some of the key interior features offered with the 2017 BMW Alpina B6 are:

• Multi-contour Seats
• Power Front Seats
• Heated Front Seats
• 40-60 Folding Bench Facing Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• Sport Leather Steering Wheel with Auto Tilt-Away
• Front and Rear Cigar Lights
• Proximity Key for Doors and Push Button Start
• Valet Function

2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe Infotainment 

The infotainment system on the Alpina B6 is virtually carried over from the 6 Series sedan that it is based on.

It features an excellent Harman Kardon Premium sound system with 16 speakers. Some of the key infotainment features offered with the 2017 BMW Alpina B6 are:

• Harman Kardon Premium sound system with 16 speakers
• Satellite Radio Service
• AM/FM Stereo
• USB Connection
• Window Grid Diversity Antenna
• Enhanced Bluetooth & USB
• Audio Theft Deterrent
• 1 LCD monitor in the front

2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe Cargo Volume

The cargo volume on the Alpina B6 is limited to 16.2 feet behind the rear seat due to the Gran Coupe style which compromises the rear space. The boot, however, is ergonomically designed and luggage can be loaded or unloaded rather comfortably.

The Audi wins this comparison by a huge margin with a boot of 24.5 feet. The 2nd in line is the Panamera turbo with 17.4 feet of boot space.

The Alpina B6 weighs in at a substantial 4780 lbs, which actually makes it the heaviest car in the segment by some margin. The B6 sports a wheelbase of 116.9 inches which also happens to be the longest in the segment.

Amongst rivals, the turbo Panamera with its large rear overhangs is the longest at just under 200 inches. It is also the widest and tallest as compared to the others. Some of the key exterior features of the BMW B6 are:

• Signature twin kidney-shaped grills
• Projector Headlights
• Sunroof
• Chrome Door Handles
• Black Side Windows Trim
• Fixed Rear Window with Defroster
• Chrome Grill
• Lip Spoiler

The B6 Alpina has not been crash-tested by the NHTSA and the IIHS. Hence, no information on the crash test ratings of the vehicle is available. Although the car is equipped with a host of features to keep its occupants safe like the Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters, and Pretensioners, ABS And Driveline Traction Control. Some major safety features of the Alpina B6 Gran Coupe include:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Front And Rear Parking Sensors
• Side guard Curtain - 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Rear Child Safety Locks

2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe vs Audi RS 7 

The Audi RS 7 is one of the flagship sedans from the automaker. The car features a beautifully designed interior and strikingly good exterior styling.

The engine, the theatricals, and the big boot are what makes the Audi RS 7 a great vehicle to own. But, it can never be as exclusive as the BMW B6 although it does look a little better from the outside in our opinion.

2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe vs Porsche Panamera Turbo 

The Porsche Panamera Turbo is essentially a 911 sports car in 4 door guise. The car is a rocket on the road and performs beautifully well on tracks as well.

The interior game might not be as strong as on the B6 but nobody can deny the fact it is one of the coolest interiors in the market. Nonetheless, it loses out on exclusivity and comfort. Both the places where the B6 excels.

The BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe is a car so exclusive that most people haven't probably even heard of it. It is more likely that one will encounter a LaFerrari than the B6. The car has such unique touches that ups the games on so many levels. It is a beauty in all respects that better even the M6 Gran Coupe is a few segments. If you can afford to buy one, rush to your nearest dealership and book yourself a future classic car as soon as possible.