Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0vsBMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

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

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BMW M4 Convertible (G83)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024
VS

BMW M6 Convertible (E64)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    578 km
    359 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
510hp380kW
507hp378kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated
461km286mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,781mm109in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
300L
300L
Max trunk volume
385L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm7,200 rpm
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 has 3 hp more than BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10 and BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.03.7 s
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V104.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
578 km
359 mi
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
461 km
286 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.8 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
510 hp
380 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
578 km
359 mi
461 km
286 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK15.2 L/100 km15.5 mpg US18.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km26.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi42.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal2,280 L602 US gal502 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,990 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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