Car comparison

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630ivsBMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi

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

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BMW 6 Series (E63)

630i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2007
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24)

633CSi

200 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1976-1979

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)630iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
258hp192kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
778km483mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
415L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630iBMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)630i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi5,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)630iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
47.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
258 hp
192 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i has 58 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi and BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i: 58 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
284 Nm
209 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
1,470 kg
3,241 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)630i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
215 km/h
134 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)630i6.5 s
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i and BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: 1.4 s.

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)630i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)630i
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 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)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (E24)633CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)630iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
778 km
483 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 630i
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) 630i

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Has 16 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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