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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) · Facelift 2007 635dvsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) · Facelift 2007

635d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635dAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
286hp213kW
260hp194kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
97.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
105.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
972km604mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,374mm54in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635dAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635dAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d has 26 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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)Facelift 2007635d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 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)Facelift 2007635d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 3.9 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)Facelift 2007635d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
972 km
604 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 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 Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d 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)Facelift 2007635d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 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)Facelift 2007635d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635dAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
972 km
604 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
262 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635dAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 258 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 342 km (212 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 197 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 72 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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