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2007 BMW 6-Series Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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BMW's largest coupes and convertibles seat four and come in two versions. The 650i models have a 360-hp V8. The M6s have a 500-hp V10, and for 2007 are available in convertible as well as coupe form. The 650s offer a choice of three 6-speed transmissions: automatic, conventional manual, and BMW's SMG sequential manual transmission (SMT). M6s offer a 7-speed SMT. Both SMTs can be set to shift like an automatic. Convertibles have a power soft top and a heated glass rear window that can act as a top-down wind deflector or be lowered for top-up ventilation. All models have ABS, traction/antiskid control, and BMW's Active Roll Stabilization designed to counter body lean. Also standard is BMW's Dynamic Drive Control that adjusts suspension, throttle, and SMT/automatic-transmission settings for sportier response. BMW's Active Steering, designed to quicken low-speed steering response, is standard on M6s, available on 650s. M6s also include a driver-adjustable suspension, uprated brakes, and larger wheels. Front side airbags and front knee airbags are standard; coupes add head-protecting tubular side airbags. All come with navigation system, steering-linked headlights, and BMW's i-Drive controller for climate, audio, and navigation functions.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and four-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.
Our Best Buys are the BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks are the Jaguar XK Series and Porsche Boxster, and Porsche Cayman.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Jaguar XK Series and Volkswagen Eos.
Our Best Buys are the BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks are the Jaguar XK Series and Porsche Boxster, and Porsche Cayman.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Jaguar XK Series and Volkswagen Eos.
News
No major near-term changes loom for this BMW, but the 6-Series could be the basis for a rumored "four-door coupe" to answer the Mercedes-Benz CLS. German sources insist this car is on the docket as a 2009 model, perhaps as a new "8-Series," and computer-generated images based on insider tips show what appears to be a "6-Series sedan." BMW is also said to be prepping a lightweight, higher-performance M6 CLS coupe with some 50 extra horsepower and a lower, firmer suspension, but that, too, is only talk for the moment.
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2007 BMW 6-Series Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Instruments/controls |
| Steering/handling | Fuel economy |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
The 650s have superb power and response for most any situation. Potent M6s are racecar rapid. But regular manual transmission has just OK shift/clutch action. And SMTs are often harsh and inconsistent in any shift mode. Smooth, alert automatic thus the best choice for 650s; a pity M6s don't offer it.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8.1 |
The 650s have superb power and response for most any situation. Potent M6s are racecar rapid. But regular manual transmission has just OK shift/clutch action. And SMTs are often harsh and inconsistent in any shift mode. Smooth, alert automatic thus the best choice for 650s; a pity M6s don't offer it.
Fuel Economy
Test manual-transmission V8 coupes averaged 17.7-19.9 mpg. Test M6 coupe averaged just 13.3 mpg. All 6-Series require premium-grade fuel.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4.6 |
Test manual-transmission V8 coupes averaged 17.7-19.9 mpg. Test M6 coupe averaged just 13.3 mpg. All 6-Series require premium-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Firm suspension, stiff run-flat tires make 650s jiggly and thumpy vs. many class rivals. Ride borderline harsh in M6s or 650s with Sport Package due to 19-inch tires, less-compliant suspensions, so try before you buy.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4.5 |
Firm suspension, stiff run-flat tires make 650s jiggly and thumpy vs. many class rivals. Ride borderline harsh in M6s or 650s with Sport Package due to 19-inch tires, less-compliant suspensions, so try before you buy.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Too large and heavy to be sports-car agile--even handling-biased M6s--but balanced and assured on highways and byways. Active Steering sharpens low-speed moves, but some testers find it intrusive. Active Roll Stabilization quells most body lean in fast turns. Braking strong, stable, straight.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.6 |
Too large and heavy to be sports-car agile--even handling-biased M6s--but balanced and assured on highways and byways. Active Steering sharpens low-speed moves, but some testers find it intrusive. Active Roll Stabilization quells most body lean in fast turns. Braking strong, stable, straight.
Quietness
Engines audible but pleasing at high rpm; M6s noisier than 650s in normal cruising, but acceptable. Fat tires generate expected rough-surface drone, but it's not irksome. Wind rush modest in coupes. Convertibles have a bit more despite well-insulated tops, but little top-down wind buffeting even with all windows lowered. Impressively stout structures, with minimal body flex on convertibles.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4.5 |
Engines audible but pleasing at high rpm; M6s noisier than 650s in normal cruising, but acceptable. Fat tires generate expected rough-surface drone, but it's not irksome. Wind rush modest in coupes. Convertibles have a bit more despite well-insulated tops, but little top-down wind buffeting even with all windows lowered. Impressively stout structures, with minimal body flex on convertibles.
Controls
Elegant cabins match lofty pricing with top-notch materials and assembly. Dashboard has only basic audio and climate controls; drivers otherwise grapple with iDrive system's many menus and settings--a real distraction. And M6s add suspension and engine-power adjustments. Useful head-up display standard on M6s, available for 650s. But all the electronics give us cause for concern. On one test coupe, pressing the keyfob's trunk-release switch regularly set off the alarm system.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.7 |
Elegant cabins match lofty pricing with top-notch materials and assembly. Dashboard has only basic audio and climate controls; drivers otherwise grapple with iDrive system's many menus and settings--a real distraction. And M6s add suspension and engine-power adjustments. Useful head-up display standard on M6s, available for 650s. But all the electronics give us cause for concern. On one test coupe, pressing the keyfob's trunk-release switch regularly set off the alarm system.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Wide console imparts cozy cabin feel, but good head and leg room for all but the very tall on firm, supportive seats. M6 seats' heavy side bolsters can impede entry/exit. Myriad adjustments to tailor driving stance--after some trial-and-error. Long doors a parking-lot nuisance. M6 coupe doesn't offer a sunroof; 650 coupe does, but the panel just tilts. Aft visibility tricky in coupes, restricted top-up in convertibles.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5.9 |
Wide console imparts cozy cabin feel, but good head and leg room for all but the very tall on firm, supportive seats. M6 seats' heavy side bolsters can impede entry/exit. Myriad adjustments to tailor driving stance--after some trial-and-error. Long doors a parking-lot nuisance. M6 coupe doesn't offer a sunroof; 650 coupe does, but the panel just tilts. Aft visibility tricky in coupes, restricted top-up in convertibles.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Seats comfortable, but only two of them. And virtually no leg room with front seats pushed back more than halfway. Entry/exit a typical 2-dr squeeze; front seats power forward, but slowly.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .6 |
Seats comfortable, but only two of them. And virtually no leg room with front seats pushed back more than halfway. Entry/exit a typical 2-dr squeeze; front seats power forward, but slowly.
Cargo Room
Trunk volume par for the class, coupe or convertible. Covered hinges gobble some space. Interior storage poor. Just one cupholder front and rear; the front one is an afterthought console clip-on.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2.2 |
Trunk volume par for the class, coupe or convertible. Covered hinges gobble some space. Interior storage poor. Just one cupholder front and rear; the front one is an afterthought console clip-on.
Value within Class
The 6-Series suffers from the usual coupe/convertible compromises, daunting prices, a ride that seems firmer than necessary, and BMW's confounding iDrive control. Still, any model is a luxurious driving treat: swift, supremely capable, and very refined. But avoid the aggravating SMT transmission.
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5.4 |
The 6-Series suffers from the usual coupe/convertible compromises, daunting prices, a ride that seems firmer than necessary, and BMW's confounding iDrive control. Still, any model is a luxurious driving treat: swift, supremely capable, and very refined. But avoid the aggravating SMT transmission.
Total Score
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
| 55 | 55 | 55 | 48 | 51.1 |
Scores for all Premium Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 43 | |
| Average Score | 51 | |
| High Score | 63 |
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2007 BMW 6-Series Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 03/15/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 650i 2-door coupe | $74,700 | $68,725 | $775 |
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| 650i 2-door convertible | $81,700 | $75,165 | $775 |
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| M6 2-door coupe | $99,100 | $91,170 | $775 |
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| M6 2-door convertible | $104,900 | $96,510 | $775 |
Price note: 650i coupe w/6-speed sequential manual transmission or standard 6-speed manual transmission adds $1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax. 650i convertible w/6-speed sequential manual transmission or standard 6-speed manual transmission adds $1700 Gas-Guzzler Tax. M6 coupe adds $3000 Gas-Guzzler Tax. M6 convertible adds $3700 Gas-Guzzler Tax.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
650i
Powertrain
4.8-liter V8 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, side head-protection airbags (coupe), rollover-protection system (convertible), front knee airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front- and rear-obstacle-detection system, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, power steering, power tilt/telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, 8-way power front seats w/lumbar adjustment, center console, cupholders, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, steering wheel), heated and automatic day/night power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power sunroof (coupe), retractable rear window (convertible), navigation system w/voice recognition, traffic information, BMW Assist system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, wireless cell phone link, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, heated door locks, rear defogger, power convertible top (convertible), automatic headlights, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, fog lights, steering-linked adaptive xenon headlights w/washers, Active Roll Stabilization, 245/45R18 run-flat tires, alloy wheels.
M6 adds to 650i:
Powertrain
5.0-liter V10 engine, 7-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT), limited-slip differential.
Safety
Uprated brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated 16-way power front seats, ski sack, upgraded sound system, heated washer jets.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Active steering, driver-adjustable sport suspension, 255/40ZR19 front tires, 285/35ZR19 rear tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Sport Pkg.
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650i
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$1,800
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$1,640
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Front sport seats, Shadowline exterior trim, 245/40WR19 front and 275/35WR19 rear run-flat tires, unique alloy wheels.
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Cold Weather Pkg.
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650i
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$750
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$685
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Heated front seats and steering wheel, ski sack.
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Powertrain |
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6-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT)
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650i
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$0
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$0
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Requires Sport Pkg.
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6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability
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650i
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$0
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$0
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Safety |
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Night vision
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650i
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$2,200
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$1,700
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Adaptive cruise control
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650i
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$2,400
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$2,135
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Active steering
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650i
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$1,400
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$1,230
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Upgraded leather upholstery
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650i
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$1,350
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$1,230
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Extended leather upholstery
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M6
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$3,500
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$3,185
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Heated front seats
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650i
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$500
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$455
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Carbon-fibre interior trim
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M6
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$300
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$275
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Wood interior trim
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650i, M6
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$0
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$0
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Upgraded sound system
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650i
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$1,200
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$1,090
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M6
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$700
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$635
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High-definition sound system
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650i, M6
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$500
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$455
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Deletes traffic information.
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Satellite radio
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650i, M6
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$595
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$540
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Head-up instrument display
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650i, M6
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$1,200
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$1,010
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Keyless access and starting
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650i, M6
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$1,000
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$910
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Automatic door closer
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M6
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$600
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$545
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2007 BMW 6-Series Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | BMW 6-Series 2-door coupe | BMW 6-Series 2-door convertible |
| Wheelbase, in. | 109.4 | 109.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 190.2 | 190.2 |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 54.1 | 54.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3781 | 4178 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.0 | 12.4 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.3 | 37.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.0 | 42.0 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.5 | 36.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 28.8 | 28.8 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V8 | dohc V10 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.8 /293 | 5.0 /305 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 360 @ 6300 | 500 @ 7750 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 360 @ 3400 | 383 @ 6100 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual | 15/23 | --/-- |
| 6-speed automatic | 17/25 | --/-- |
| 6-speed SMT | 16/22 | --/-- |
| 7-speed SMT | --/-- | 12/18 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | BMW 6-Series 2-door coupe | BMW 6-Series 2-door convertible |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 12/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4/50,000 | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Germany
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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