Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) · Facelift 2007 635d

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) · Facelift 2007

635d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
260hp194kW
286hp213kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight-
2,260kg4,982lb
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
97.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,855mm73in
Height-
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,596mm63in
Trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
70L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

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) Facelift 2007 635dPowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
24.8 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
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
159 km/h
99 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)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d has 26 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: 26 hp (19 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)Facelift 2007635d
580 Nm
428 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)Facelift 2007635d
1,860 kg
4,101 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)Facelift 2007635d
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

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: 3.6 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)Facelift 2007635d
154 hp/t
115 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)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 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
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)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
260 hp
194 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
-
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 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) Facelift 2007 635d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 1,345 kg lighter
  • Is 3.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 351 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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