Car comparison

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650ivsBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

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

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BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13)

650i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E92)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650iBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,894mm193in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
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Trunk volume
460L
430L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650iBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650iBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i has 30 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 and BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Coupe (F13)650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (F13)650i4.6 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V84.6 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 Coupe (F13)650i
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i and BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: 3.0 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 Coupe (F13)650i
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
787 km
489 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (F13)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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 Coupe (F13)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 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 Coupe (F13)650i
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.6 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 Coupe (F13)650i
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650iBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 Coupe (F13) 650iBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 257 km (160 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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