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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) · Facelift 2007 630ivsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 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) · Facelift 2007

630i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630iAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
98.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
300L
253L
Max trunk volume
350L
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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 Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630iAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630i6,700 rpm2,750-3,000 rpm6,950 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630iAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630i
272 hp
203 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630i has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 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 2007630i
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
1,765 kg
3,891 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 2007630i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
240 km/h
149 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 630i and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 0.3 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 2007630i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630i and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 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 2007630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 2007630i
843 km
524 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630i
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 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 2007630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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 (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 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 2007630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 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)Facelift 2007630i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.7 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 2007630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007630iAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
574 km
357 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630iAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 630i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 270 km (168 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 47 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Has 2 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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