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Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurbovsBMW 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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Toyota Supra III (A70)

3.0 Turbo

235 hp2954 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989
VS

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987

M 635CSi

260 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • 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 overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 TurboBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
235hp175kW
260hp194kW
Torque
344Nm254lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight-
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,954cc180cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,620mm182in
4,815mm190in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,625mm103in
Front track-
1,430mm56in
Rear track-
1,464mm58in
Trunk volume-
335L
Doors
3
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.

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSiPowerTorque
  • Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo5,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 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
MetricToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 TurboBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
29.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi has 25 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 1987 M 635CSi: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
344 Nm
254 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
1,620 kg
3,571 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
245 km/h
152 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo7.0 s
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: 0.9 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
636 km
395 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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
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
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
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
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

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 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
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
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
VehicleToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 TurboBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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
636 km
395 mi
588 km
366 mi
Trunk score
-
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
VehicleToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 14 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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