Car comparison

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982 M 635CSivsAUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo

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

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BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982

M 635CSi

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1987
VS

AUDI Quattro (TYP 85)

Sport 2.1 20V Turbo

306 hp2133 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,273 kg
    2,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSiAUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,273kg2,806lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
2,133cc130cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,160mm164in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,355mm53in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,224mm88in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,487mm59in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
335L
307L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSiAUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo6,600 rpm3,700 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSiAUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
18.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo has 20 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi and AUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
1,273 kg
2,806 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6.4 s
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
306 hp
228 kW
4.8 s
248 km/h
154 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
AUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,160 mm
163.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSiAUDIQuattro (TYP 85)Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
4.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,273 kg
2,806 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,160 mm
163.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
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Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Quattro (TYP 85) Sport 2.1 20V Turbo

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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