Car comparison

BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSivsBMW E9 3.0CS

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

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BMW 6 Series (E24)

633CSi

200 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1976-1979
VS

BMW E9

3.0CS

180 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E24)633CSiBMWE93.0CS
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
47.8s
Calculated
51.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,210cc196cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,365mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,402mm55in
Trunk volume
415L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSiBMW E9 3.0CSPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi5,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWE93.0CS6,000 rpm3,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E24)633CSiBMWE93.0CS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.8 s
51.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
200 hp
149 kW
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi has 20 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CS.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CS and BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
BMWE93.0CS
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMWE93.0CS
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (E24)633CSi
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWE93.0CS
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi7.9 s
BMWE93.0CS8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi and BMW E9 3.0CS: 0.3 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 (E24)633CSi
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW
8.2 s
213 km/h
132 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 (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
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E24)633CSiBMWE93.0CS
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
-
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
415 L
14.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 E9 3.0CS
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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