The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Ferrari California (08 - 12)

€ 95,100
BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 640i Cabrio
€ 176,200
 Ferrari California (08 - 12) Ferrari California
€ 95,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 176,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 640i Cabrio is 13 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Ferrari California.
BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
53.7
Blueprint BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.6
81.9
51.5
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
53.7 in
Height
51.5 in
Blueprint BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Ferrari California (08 - 12)
105.1
179.6
192.7 in
Length
179.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
4332 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.7 %
Ferrari California (08 - 12)

General

BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
F12
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
BMW 640i Cabrio
316 hp
454 hp
Ferrari California
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 640i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
358 lb‑ft
Ferrari California

Performance

BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California

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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
BMW 640i Cabrio
13.71 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
Ferrari California

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 640i Cabrio
29 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
370 mi
BMW 640i Cabrio
531 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
248.2 kWh
BMW 640i Cabrio
155.3 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640i Cabrio
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data