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BMW 6 Series (E63) 630ivsAlfa Romeo GTV (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

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

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BMW 6 Series (E63)

630i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    778 km
    483 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)630iAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
258hp192kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
289Nm213lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
89.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
778km483mi
Calculated
530km330mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
155L
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.

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630iAlfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)630i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)630iAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
258 hp
192 kW
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
289 Nm
213 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,445 kg
3,186 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i6.5 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66.3 s

Although BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i has more power, Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 4.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
778 km
483 mi
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
530 km
330 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)630iAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
778 km
483 mi
530 km
330 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 6 Series (E63) 630iAlfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 247 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 295 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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