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BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650ivsBMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

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

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BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13)

650i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2012
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982

M 635CSi

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1987

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.5 L/100 km
    15.2 mpg US
    18.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650iBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
407hp304kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,894mm193in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,657mm65in
1,464mm58in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
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Trunk volume
460L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
246g/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 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650iBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
407 hp
304 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i has 121 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi and BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: 121 hp (90 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
340 Nm
251 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
1,500 kg
3,307 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
255 km/h
158 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)650i4.9 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 1.5 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 Coupe (F13)650i
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 0.7 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
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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
660 km
410 mi
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
407 hp
304 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 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
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
1,396 mm
55.0 in
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 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
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.4 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
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650iBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
407 hp
304 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
619 km
385 mi
CO2 score
246 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Has 121 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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