Car comparison

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10vsBMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

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

New comparison

BMW M6 (E63)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

BMW M6 Convertible (E64)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.8 L/100 km
    10.3 mpg US
    12.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    473 km
    294 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507hp378kW
507hp378kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
461km286mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,999cc305cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,871mm192in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,781mm109in
2,781mm109in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 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
MetricBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
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
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
111 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
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 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
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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
1,710 kg
3,770 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V104.6 s
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V104.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 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
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

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
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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
473 km
294 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
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
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
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
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 M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 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
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
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
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
VehicleBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
461 km
286 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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 M6 (E63) 5.0 V10BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK15.2 L/100 km15.5 mpg US18.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km26.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi42.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,280 L602 US gal502 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,990 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

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

BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10
BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

5.0 V10
4.0 V8
VS
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10vsBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
5.0 V10
4.0 V8
VS
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10vsBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
5.0 V10
650i
VS
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10vsBMW6 Series (E63)650i
5.0 V10
4.9
VS
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10vsBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
5.0 V10
CSL 3.2i 24V
VS
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10vsBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
5.0 V10
650i
VS
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10vsBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
5.0 V10
AMG CL 55 V8
VS
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10vsMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 55 V8
5.0 V10
650i
VS
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10vsBMW6 Series Convertible (F12)650i
5.0 V10
AMG CL 63 V8
VS
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10vsMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
5.0 V10
R 5.0 V8
VS
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10vsJaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
5.0 V10
650i
VS
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10vsBMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
5.0 V10
650i
VS
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10vsBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007650i
BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 vs BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10 - car comparison - FastVsFaster