Motor Trend Head 2 Head: Alpina B6 Versus BMW M6

Jason · 12-07-2016, 09:57 AM

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Motor Trend Head 2 Head: Alpina B6 Versus BMW M6 - Which Is the Better Gran Coupe?

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The latest Head 2 Head episode by Motor Trend pits the Alpina B6 Gran Coupe against the M6 Gran Coupe in a showdown to determine which is the better Gran Coupe.

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This is a special Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), because we’re comparing two cars that look nearly identical on the outside. They’re both 600hp BMW 6-Series Gran Coupes, but the similarities between the B6 and M6 start to fade after that. The Alpina B6 is a well-rounded, incredibly fast luxury car with all-wheel drive, smooth suspension, and an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. The BMW M6 is a motorsports-bred, rear-wheel-drive monster with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, quick-ratio steering, and suspension that favors handling over ride quality. Motor Trend Senior Features Editors Jason Cammisa and Jonny Lieberman spend time with both to decide which makes the better Gran Coupe. Then, with the help of hall-of-fame race car driver Randy Pobst, we find out which four-door coupe is faster around the track. This episode has it all—burnouts, drag races, hot laps, and backseat drivers.

Lt1camaro · 12-07-2016, 11:56 AM

Both are incredbile cars, but meant for different target audiences

termigni · 12-07-2016, 12:12 PM

i'll take M6. factory performance all the way.

Kwando · 12-07-2016, 12:16 PM

M6 GC, all day.

Sedan_Clan · 12-07-2016, 12:48 PM

Ehhhh! M6 for me.

brad850csi · 12-07-2016, 01:17 PM

I would like to see an M6 Coupe, Vert, GC comparison. On that track with the GC doing a 1:30.66 you'd expect to see about 1:29 for the Coupe and about 1:31-32 I think.

stvding · 12-07-2016, 01:31 PM

I hate these 2 folks. Very cheesy. I am not watching it

3M TAPE · 12-07-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

I hate these 2 folks. Very cheesy. I am not watching it

NYAWE60 · 12-07-2016, 02:50 PM

S63 > N63 all day

raysspl · 12-07-2016, 02:56 PM

M6 Gran Coupe for me because RWD

MaxM3F80 · 12-07-2016, 03:17 PM

i love 2.

goj · 12-07-2016, 03:22 PM

Alpina wheels look like

mc3456 · 12-07-2016, 03:33 PM

The new M5 with X-drive is going to be a real monster. Best of both cars. Plenty of traction to finally out all that power to the ground.

Flying Ace · 12-07-2016, 04:52 PM

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M6 GC, all day.

everyday?

Flying Ace · 12-07-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by goj

Alpina wheels look like

so does that bodykit.

goj · 12-07-2016, 04:55 PM

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Alpina wheels look like

so does that bodykit.

While I agree with you, I can understand the understated look ppl are attracted too.

Dackelone · 12-07-2016, 06:31 PM

The Alpina might "look" like a BMW... but it drives like a totally different animal. There is no question for a street car(not a track weapon) I'd take the Alpina everytime!

M3 Adjuster · 12-07-2016, 07:12 PM

I'm not old enough for either ....

Appeltje · 12-07-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mc3456

The new M5 with X-drive is going to be a real monster. Best of both cars. Plenty of traction to finally out all that power to the ground.

Cant wait till its available

dsad1 · 12-07-2016, 08:09 PM

The b6 fits more of my needs. Comfortable luxurious car, with great straight line speed.

It's a great car to have to compliment a true sports car.

mPlasticDesign · 12-07-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

I hate these 2 folks. Very cheesy. I am not watching it

I think they are funny, reminds me of how my friends and I joke around with each other.

supermann125 · 12-07-2016, 08:35 PM

Did the guy in the M6 just mash the pedal on the 0-60? Like a 16 year old in his dads camaro

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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	The Alpina might "look" like a BMW... but it drives like a totally different animal. There is no question for a street car(not a track weapon) I'd take the Alpina everytime! __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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dsad1 Colonel 1211 Rep 2,404 Posts Drives: car Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	The b6 fits more of my needs. Comfortable luxurious car, with great straight line speed. It's a great car to have to compliment a true sports car.
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