Car comparison

BMW 6 Series (E63) 650ivsBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

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

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BMW 6 Series (E63)

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12)

650i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    609 km
    378 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)650iBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
367hp274kW
407hp304kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,465kg5,434lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km366mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,894mm193in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
450L
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series (E63) 650iBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650iPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)650i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)650iBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
407 hp
304 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i has 40 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
1,985 kg
4,376 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 (E63)650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
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
BMW6 Series (E63)650i5.4 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i and BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i: 0.5 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 (E63)650i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
588 km
366 mi
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
609 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
367 hp
274 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
407 hp
304 kW
4.9 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
BMW6 Series (E63)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,373 mm
54.1 in
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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

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 (E63)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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 (E63)650i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.9 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 (E63)650i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)650iBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
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
Range score
588 km
366 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
-
267 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 (E63) 650iBMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12) 650i

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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