Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240ivsBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

M240i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12)

640i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
Power
340hp254kW
320hp239kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,894mm193in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
300L
Max trunk volume
335L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
70L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240iBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i5,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i has 20 hp more than BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
1,910 kg
4,211 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i4.7 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i: 1.0 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
703 km
437 mi
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)640i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 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 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240iBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 640i

  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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