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BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650ivsRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe · Facelift 2012 6.7 V12

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

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12)

650i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe · Facelift 2012

6.7 V12

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650iRolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
450hp336kW
460hp343kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,630kg5,798lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
4,894mm193in
5,612mm221in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,365mm54in
1,566mm62in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
3,320mm131in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,686mm66in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
300L
395L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
347g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650iRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V125,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650iRolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has 10 hp more than BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
2,630 kg
5,798 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 (F12)650i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has more power, BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 1.3 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 (F12)650i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 5.3 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 (F12)650i
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (F12)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
5,612 mm
220.9 in
Height
1,566 mm
61.7 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 (F12)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i 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 (F12)650i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
5.8 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 (F12)650i
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650iRolls-RoycePhantom Drophead CoupeFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
2,630 kg
5,798 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
5,612 mm
220.9 in
Height
1,566 mm
61.7 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
541 km
336 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
347 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650iRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Facelift 2012 6.7 V12
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

  • Is 650 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 126 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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