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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630ivsAlfa Romeo Spider (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 Convertible (E64)

630i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630iAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
258hp192kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
289Nm213lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
101.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
530km330mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
300L
147L
Max trunk volume
350L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
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 Convertible (E64) 630iAlfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible (E64)630iAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
258 hp
192 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible (E64)630i
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 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 Convertible (E64)630i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i: 0.6 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 Convertible (E64)630i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible (E64) 630i and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 3.6 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 Convertible (E64)630i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
729 km
453 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible (E64)630i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 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 Convertible (E64)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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 Convertible (E64)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 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 Convertible (E64)630i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible (E64)630i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630iAlfa RomeoSpider (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
6.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
530 km
330 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630iAlfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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