Car comparison

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5vsBMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007 630i

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 (E63) · Facelift 2007

630i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    277 hp
    207 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • 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

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Power
277hp207kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
886km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
450L
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 (E63) Facelift 2007 630iPowerTorque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i: 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i6,700 rpm2,750-3,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 has 5 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 5 hp (4 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
320 Nm
236 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i: 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 5.0 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
886 km
551 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
272 hp
203 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
1,374 mm
54.1 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.2 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 (E63)Facelift 2007630i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007630i
Power
277 hp
207 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
886 km
551 mi
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 M1 (E26) 3.5BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 630i
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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