Car comparison

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5vsBMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

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

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BMW M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982

M 635CSi

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
277hp207kW
286hp213kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,464mm58in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
116L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
24.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi has 9 hp more than BMW M1 (E26) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6.4 s

Although BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi has more power, BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 1.6 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
899 km
559 mi
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
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

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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
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

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.4 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
Power
277 hp
207 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
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
Range score
899 km
559 mi
619 km
385 mi
Trunk score
-
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M1 (E26) 3.5BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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