Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982) vs BMW 6 Series Coupe (1976 – 1979): specs compared
The BMW 6 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 175 hp. The Bristol 603 has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 211 km/h. The BMW 6 Series Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 155 mm longer than the BMW 6 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
BMW
6 Series Coupe
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1982 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 hp | 185 hp |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.