The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is great as it stands and if you’re considering buying one, go right ahead. But if you’d prefer something with more style and equally matched performance, an Alpina B6 Gran Coupe, in this case, the 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, is the perfect buy. From a distance, it exudes grandeur thanks to the Alpina treatment, which extends to the interior and under the hood. The price to pay for that in 2019 was around $5,000 more than the M6 Gran Coupe’s MSRP, which was a bargain if you ask us. You’re looking at spending way less than that should you decide to buy one today. But before we tell you how much you can anticipate spending, let’s take a look at the 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe’s performance specifications.
Powering the 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 from the M6 Gran Coupe. However, instead of 552 horsepower and 502 lb.ft, it makes 600 horsepower and 590 lb.ft sent to all four wheels via an Alpina-tuned 8-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 mph takes an impressive 3.6 seconds, which is quicker than the M6 Gran Coupe despite weight roughly 300 pounds more, tipping the scales at 4,780 pounds. This is partly thanks to the car sitting on an Alpina-tuned air suspension, which, despite being more biased towards comfort, can be pretty stiff when needed. The brakes are also upgraded to handle the extra power alongside other drivetrain and powertrain tweaks.
Alpina-specific interior styling dominates the 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe’s cabin, but it heavily retains BMW’s layout. Leather and wood are the main materials used, elevating the in-cabin feel, plus comfort and ergonomics are greatly enhanced to match the car’s nature. The front seats have more adjustments than the M6 Gran Coupe’s, featuring 16-way power adjustability, including four-way lumbar support and a memory function. The rears aren’t as adjustable, but they are way more comfortable, especially when fully reclined. However, getting an example with the electrically adjustable rear seats means the cabin can only accommodate four. But even with the bench-style seat, the driveshaft tunnel makes the rear middle-seat passenger quite uncomfortable.
Like the interior, the 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe’s exterior adopts Alpina design cues but in a more subtle manner that doesn’t take away from the M6 Gran Coupe’s aesthetic. The only major changes you’ll notice are the Alpina badges replacing the BMW badges and bespoke Alpina multi-spoke wheels, which can either be 20-inch or 21-inch, depending on the original spec. These give the car a distinct look that makes it look grander and more appealing. Plus, the car sits lower to the ground, especially in Sport Plus mode, which lowers the ride height by about a millimeter to improve handling by reducing body roll.
The 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe retained most of BMW’s tech and added some of Alpina’s, mostly on the convenience and comfort fronts. For example, Alpina made wireless phone charging as standard, which was optional in the M6 Gran Coupe. A digital instrument cluster was added, but Alpina luckily designed it to resemble analog gauges. Other features you get inside the cabin include Bluetooth phone connectivity, four-zone automatic climate control, a CD player, aux input, and a Wi-Fi hotspot plus Apple-CarPlay (subscription-based) integrated into the 10.25-inch infotainment display with a gesture controls function and more.
If you’re all in on buying a 2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, you’re looking at spending around $50,000, the same price range as a 2019 M6 Gran Coupe. But if you feel both are worth it, check out the Alpina B6s we have for sale among BMW listings and see which one feels right.
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