Car comparison

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10vsBMW 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 M6 (E63)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E92)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    508 km
    316 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
507hp378kW
420hp313kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
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
57.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
508km316mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,999cc305cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,871mm192in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,781mm109in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
430L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 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
MetricBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 has 87 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 M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: 87 hp (65 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
1,580 kg
3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V104.6 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 and BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: 2.4 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
508 km
316 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
1,424 mm
56.1 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.8 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
508 km
316 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 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 M6 (E63) 5.0 V10BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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