Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430dvsBMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)

640i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,036 km
    644 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430dBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
258hp192kW
320hp239kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,430kg5,357lb
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
75.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,036km644mi
Calculated
843km524mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,007mm197in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
126mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
1,265L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
57L
70L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430dBMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)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
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430dBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
20.0 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i has 62 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d5.3 s
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i5.3 s

Although BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: 2.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
1,036 km
644 mi
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
843 km
524 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
5.3 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.3 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430dBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,036 km
644 mi
843 km
524 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430dBMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 49 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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