Car comparison

BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007 650ivsBMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi

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

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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24)

635CSi

218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1982

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 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
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi

  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iBMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
Power
367hp274kW
218hp163kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,374mm54in
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
CO2 emissions
249g/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 (E63) Facelift 2007 650iBMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi5,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iBMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
40.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i has 149 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi and BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i: 149 hp (111 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
1,500 kg
3,307 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)Facelift 2007650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2007650i5.2 s
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i and BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi: 2.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi and BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i: 0.5 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 2007650i
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
667 km
414 mi
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
700 km
435 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
367 hp
274 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
218 hp
163 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2007650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
1,374 mm
54.1 in
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iBMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
Power
367 hp
274 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 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
667 km
414 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2007 650iBMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i

  • Has 149 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 77 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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