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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007 650ivsBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

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

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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010
VS

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
367hp274kW
325hp242kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,374mm54in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
210L
Max trunk volume-
410L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
51L
CO2 emissions
249g/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) Facelift 2007 650iBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
367 hp
274 kW
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i has 42 hp more than BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,375 kg
3,031 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)Facelift 2007650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i5.2 s
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.25.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 0.1 s.

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)Facelift 2007650i
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
367 hp
274 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
1,374 mm
54.1 in
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
367 hp
274 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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) Facelift 2007 650i
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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