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BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982 M 635CSivsBMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987 M 635CSi

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

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BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982

M 635CSi

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1987
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987

M 635CSi

260 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hpBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
Power
286hp213kW
260hp194kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
90.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,815mm190in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,355mm53in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
Trunk volume
335L
335L
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 (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hpBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hpBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
28.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp has 26 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hp and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
1,515 kg
3,340 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)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp6.4 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hp: 0.5 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hp: 0.6 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
619 km
385 mi
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi286 hpBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi260 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
588 km
366 mi
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hpBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi 260 hp
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 286 hp

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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