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BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1982 M 635CSivsToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

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

Toyota Supra III (A70)

3.0 Turbo

235 hp2954 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Highest torque
    344 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSiToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
286hp213kW
235hp175kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
2,954cc180cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,355mm53in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,430mm56in
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Rear track
1,464mm58in
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Trunk volume
335L
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Doors
2
3
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 635CSiToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo5,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSiToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
28.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi has 51 hp more than Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
344 Nm
254 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 635CSi
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
1,620 kg
3,571 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 635CSi
255 km/h
158 mph
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
245 km/h
152 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 635CSi6.4 s
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 0.6 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 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

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 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
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 (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
619 km
385 mi
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 mph
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSi
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.4 s
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 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 635CSi
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1982M 635CSiToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
286 hp
213 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
636 km
395 mi
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSiToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1982 M 635CSi

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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