The Comparative Analysis :
Ferrari California (12 - 14) vs. BMW 640i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 180,600

€ 83,900

€ 180,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 Ferrari California is 13 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 640i Cabrio.
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
51.5
74.9
82.8
53.7
74.6
81.9
74.9 in
Width
74.6 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
51.5 in
Height
53.7 in
105.1
179.6
112.4
192.7
179.6 in
Length
192.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.97 %

General
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
F149
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ferrari California
483 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Cabrio
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Ferrari California
372 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Cabrio
Performance
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Cabrio
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7.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Ferrari California
7.78 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 640i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ferrari California
18 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 640i Cabrio
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
370 mi
Range
557 mi
Ferrari California
370 mi
557 mi
BMW 640i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
Ferrari California
248.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 640i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ferrari California
BMW 640i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data