Car comparison

TVR Griffith 5.0vsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

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

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TVR Griffith

5.0

326 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-2002
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64)

645Ci

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.5 L/100 km
    12.7 mpg US
    15.3 mpg UK
  • 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
ModelTVRGriffith5.0BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
326hp243kW
333hp248kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,943mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,592mm63in
Trunk volume-
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Griffith 5.0BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645CiPowerTorque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRGriffith5.05,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 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
MetricTVRGriffith5.0BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
22.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has 7 hp more than TVR Griffith 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
434 Nm
320 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
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 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
TVRGriffith5.0
269 km/h
167 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
TVRGriffith5.04.4 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci6.1 s

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has more power, TVR Griffith 5.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 1.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
4.4 s
269 km/h
167 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
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
VehicleTVRGriffith5.0BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
326 hp
243 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 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
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Is 755 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 124 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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