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BMW 6 Series (E63) 645CivsBMW 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 (E63)

645Ci

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987

M 635CSi

260 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.2 L/100 km
    13.7 mpg US
    16.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    372 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)645CiBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
333hp248kW
260hp194kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,815mm190in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,464mm58in
Trunk volume
450L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
283g/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) 645CiBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)645Ci6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)645CiBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
28.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci has 73 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi and BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci: 73 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)645Ci
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci5.6 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: 1.3 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)645Ci
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 (E63)645Ci
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci
598 km
372 mi
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
1,373 mm
54.1 in
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63) 645Ci 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)645Ci
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645Ci
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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 (E63)645CiBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
333 hp
248 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 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
598 km
372 mi
588 km
366 mi
CO2 score
283 g/km
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series (E63) 645CiBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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