Car comparison

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645CivsTVR Chimaera 4.6

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

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64)

645Ci

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005
VS

TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    543 km
    337 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645CiTVRChimaera4.6
Power
333hp248kW
288hp215kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
543km337mi
Calculated
422km262mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,546cc277cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
300L
310L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645CiTVR Chimaera 4.6PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645CiTVRChimaera4.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has 45 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.6.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
TVRChimaera4.6
407 Nm
300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
TVRChimaera4.6
1,060 kg
2,337 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 Convertible (E64)645Ci
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci6.1 s
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has more power, TVR Chimaera 4.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 1.4 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 Convertible (E64)645Ci
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 0.6 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 Convertible (E64)645Ci
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
543 km
337 mi
TVRChimaera4.6
422 km
262 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
4.7 s
257 km/h
160 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 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
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 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 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
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

TVR Chimaera 4.6 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 Convertible (E64)645Ci
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 Convertible (E64)645Ci
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645CiTVRChimaera4.6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 in
Range score
543 km
337 mi
422 km
262 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645CiTVR Chimaera 4.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Is 755 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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