Car comparison

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

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

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)

640i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,075 km
    668 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
320hp239kW
258hp192kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,165kg4,773lb
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
79.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
1,075km668mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,007mm197in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,265L
1,300L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
57L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.5 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
258 hp
192 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
1,605 kg
3,538 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i5.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d: 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: 3.0 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
161 hp/t
120 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
843 km
524 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
1,075 km
668 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.6 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
1,389 mm
54.7 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.6 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 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
1,075 km
668 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Gran Coupe (F06) 640iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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