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BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987 M 635CSivsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

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

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BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987

M 635CSi

260 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1987-1989
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Comparison overview

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Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    695 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSiMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
260hp194kW
225hp168kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
93.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km366mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,815mm190in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,355mm53in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
335L
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSiMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CATPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSiMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
24.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
260 hp
194 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi has 35 hp more than Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
1,240 kg
2,734 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 1987M 635CSi
242 km/h
150 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
235 km/h
146 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 1987M 635CSi6.9 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5.8 s

Although BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi has more power, Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: 1.1 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 1987M 635CSi
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 1987M 635CSi
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
588 km
366 mi
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 kW
5.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT 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 1987M 635CSi
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.8 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 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSiMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
260 hp
194 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
588 km
366 mi
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSiMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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