Car comparison

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

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

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Ronart Lightning

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64)

645Ci

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight-
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,195mm47in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,592mm63in
Trunk volume-
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645CiPowerTorque
  • Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
22.6 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
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
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has 8 hp more than Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
1,815 kg
4,001 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
290 km/h
180 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci6.1 s

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has more power, Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
290 km/h
180 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
VehicleRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
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
-
543 km
337 mi
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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) 645Ci
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 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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