Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8vsBMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E92)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13)

650i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • 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

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • 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
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Power
420hp313kW
407hp304kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
53.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,894mm193in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,396mm55in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,657mm65in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
460L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
246g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650iPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)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
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 has 13 hp more than BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i and BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
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
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V84.6 s
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 and BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i and BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: 1.3 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
407 hp
304 kW
4.9 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
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
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

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
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
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

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
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Power
420 hp
313 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
529 km
329 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
246 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 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 M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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