Car comparison

BMW E9 3.0CSivsBMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi

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

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BMW E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24)

633CSi

200 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1976-1979

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWE93.0CSiBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
277Nm204lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
41.8s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km410mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,985cc182cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,670mm66in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,402mm55in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
415L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
72L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW E9 3.0CSiBMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWE93.0CSi5,500 rpm4,300 rpm5,750 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
MetricBMWE93.0CSiBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.8 s
47.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CSi
277 Nm
204 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
BMWE93.0CSi
1,420 kg
3,131 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
BMWE93.0CSi
220 km/h
137 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
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s
BMW6 Series (E24)633CSi7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW E9 3.0CSi and BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
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
VehicleBMWE93.0CSiBMW6 Series (E24)633CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
661 km
410 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 E9 3.0CSi
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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