Volvo 244 (1975 – 1990) 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 155 hp. It has the higher top speed: 211 km/h against 190 km/h. The Volvo 244 is the lighter car, from 1,247 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
244
1975 – 1990
|
BMW
6 Series Coupe
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1990 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 155 hp | 185 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 17.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 146 – 190 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 11.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,247 – 1,375 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.