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BMW 6 Series (E63) 650ivsBMW 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)

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24)

633CSi

200 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1976-1979

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)650iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
367hp274kW
200hp149kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,799cc293cu 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) 650iBMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: 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 (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)650iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
47.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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)650i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i has 167 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi and BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i: 167 hp (125 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 (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)650i
1,645 kg
3,627 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)650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)650i5.5 s
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i and BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: 2.4 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)650i
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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)650i
367 hp
274 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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 (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)650iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
367 hp
274 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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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
631 km
392 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series (E63) 650i
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i

  • Has 167 hp more
  • Has 206 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 87 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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