BMW 6 Series

Overview: Is the BMW 6 Series a good luxury grand tourer?

The final BMW 6 Series is a great choice for customers looking for a luxury grand tourer with an impressive blend of performance, comfort, and luxury. In its final year in the United States, the BMW 6 Series was available either as the Gran Coupe or the Gran Turismo. The 2019 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is a four-door sedan in a Coupe body focused on styling, performance, and driving engagement. Meanwhile, the 2019 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo is a fastback focusing on comfort, practicality, and luxury.

However, the 2019 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe offers limited space in the second row. Its cargo space is quite limited to the 2019 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, while its sport-tuned suspension makes the ride firmer, compromising a little bit of comfort on very rough roads. On the other hand, the 2019 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo looks less sporty and is less engaging to drive. Since the Gran Turismo model is larger and heavier, its performance isn’t as good as that of its Gran Coupe sibling.

Note: equipment, features, and trims can vary by model year. Always confirm these details when looking for a used BMW 6 Series for sale.

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Key Features

The BMW 6 Series offers:

• Two body styles: a four-door coupe and a four-door fastback
• Two available engines: a V8 and an inline-six
• Various upgrades, mostly grouped in packages
• An M Sport package that adds a sport body kit and a higher top-speed
• An optional Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system
• An automatic parking system as part of the Premium package

Trims

The BMW 6 Series is available in six trims: BMW 640i Gran Turismo Xdrive, 640i Gran Coupe, 640i Gran Coupe Xdrive, 650i Gran Coupe, 650i Gran Coupe Xdrive, and Alpina B6 Gran Coupe Xdrive. All BMW 640i trims feature an inline-six engine, while the 650i has a V8.

Comfort, Technology & Cargo

The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and the Gran Turismo differ slightly in terms of comfort. The Gran Coupe offers a firm ride with little discomfort on rough roads, but the rear seats are not so accommodating to tall passengers. The Gran Turismo defines comfort on a higher level, making it suitable for long trips.

Tech-wise, the 6 Series in both body styles has many standard and available features and elements. BMW offers the same packages and options for all trims, with standard access to power-adjustable heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 12-speaker sound system.

The four-door coupe's cargo space is estimated at around 14 cubic feet, while the Gran Turismo offers around 31 cubic feet. Both body styles allow the rear seats to be folded down for greater cargo capacity.

How It Drives

Both the inline-six and V8 versions of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe offer a sportier and more engaging drive. They offer sharper handling and a dynamic driving feel similar to a sports car. On the other hand, the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo delivers a more comfortable and smoother drive, making it ideal for long-distance cruising. For a higher top speed, adding the M Sport package is recommended.

Safety

The BMW 6 Series doesn't have official safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, it is loaded with several safety elements, such as multiple airbags, Anti-lock Brakes, BMW's DSC and DTC, and a number of driver assistance systems.

Reviews

BMW 6 Series review at KBB gave the luxury car an overall rating of 4.7/5 stars. Around 78% and 17% of reviews gave 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. Around 93% of the consumer reviews recommended the BMW 6 Series. They identified styling and performance as the strongest features of the 2019 BMW 6 Series.

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BMW 6 Series FAQs

Does BMW make the 6 Series anymore?

The 6 Series BMW produced for the US market lasted only until 2019. However, BMW continued assembling the Gran Turismo for other markets until 2023. There are no new BMW 6 Series. The BMW 6 Series price in its last year in the US sits above $80,000. Used 6 Series BMW for sale are priced lower.

Which is bigger, the BMW 6 Series or the BMW 8 Series?

Based on overall design and proportions, the BMW 8 Series is bigger.

Is BMW the 6 Series a 5-seater?

Both body styles of the BMW 6 Series can accommodate up to five passengers.

How long does a BMW 6 Series last?

A BMW car could last up to 200,000 miles with proper maintenance and care.

What engine is in a BMW 6 Series?

BMW 6 Series engine choices include a turbocharged 3.0-liter inlines-six engine (335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque) and a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine (444 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque). These two engines are also featured in the BMW 640i Gran Turismo Xdrive, 640i Gran Coupe, 640i Gran Coupe Xdrive, 650i Gran Coupe, 650i Gran Coupe Xdrive, and Alpina B6 Gran Coupe Xdrive.

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