Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64)

630i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
Power
260hp194kW
258hp192kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight-
2,085kg4,597lb
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
33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,855mm73in
Height-
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,596mm63in
Trunk volume-
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630iPowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
25.9 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
1.8 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
258 hp
192 kW

Caterham CSR CSR has 2 hp more than BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i and Caterham CSR CSR: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
515 kg
1,135 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
1,685 kg
3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.0 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 630i: 3.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)630i
Power
260 hp
194 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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
Range score
-
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) 630i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 1,170 kg lighter
  • Is 3.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 352 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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