Car comparison

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650ivsBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

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

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)

650i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E92)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650iBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,080kg4,586lb
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
61.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
14.9s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
5,007mm197in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
460L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,265L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650iBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i5,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650iBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
14.9 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i has 30 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i4.4 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i and BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: 0.2 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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i and BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: 2.5 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i
745 km
463 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650i
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i 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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.6 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 Gran Coupe (F06)650i
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)650iBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 Gran Coupe (F06) 650iBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 650i

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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