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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640ivsBMW 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 Gran Coupe (F06)

640i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24)

633CSi

200 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1976-1979

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
320hp239kW
200hp149kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
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
77.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
886km551mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
5,007mm197in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
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Trunk volume
460L
415L
Max trunk volume
1,265L
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Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
183g/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 Gran Coupe (F06) 640iBMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i has 120 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
450 Nm
332 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
1,750 kg
3,858 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i5.4 s
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i and BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: 2.5 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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 Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
320 hp
239 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
886 km
551 mi
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CO2 score
183 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 166 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 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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