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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $73,600 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4233 |
| City (MPG) | 15 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 22 |
| Horsepower | 400@5500-6400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 450@1750-4500 |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 |
| Length (in.) | 192.8 |
| Width (in.) | 74.6 |
| Height (in.) | 53.9 |
BMW's 6-Series Convertible and Coupe models have been redesigned with fresh styling, technology and safety features throughout the lineup. New for the latest model year on these full-size luxury machines is a turbocharged inline-six base engine and availability of all-wheel-drive.
While BMW's previous recent attempts at the 6-Series models drew a fair amount of criticism, the new 6-Series is truly new, with more purposeful, bold lines that simultaneously convey a more tangible sense of sport and finesse.
At the same time, while the changes to the sheet metal are in a sense quite simplistic, and unarguably not far from those found on the latest 3-Series Coupe, the changes appear to be what this coupe needed to convey the sporty characteristics that have been hiding beneath the sheet metal.
Let’s talk power
The 6-Series is offered as the six-cylinder 640i or the eight-cylinder 650i. Both engines come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the 650i also offers the choice of a row-your-own six-speed.
The 640i features BMW's smooth single-turbo “N55″ 3.0-liter inline-six, which makes 315 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Though slightly slower than the 650i, the 640i's smaller engines equates to a lighter overall weight and slightly more nimble handling as well as an impressive fuel economy: the EPA rates the car at 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
The 650i packs BMW's twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 under the hood, a mill that cranks out 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Zero-to-60 mph can be achieved in under five seconds, though fuel economy drops to just 15/22 mpg with the manual and 15/23 for the automatic.
Transmission technical details
It’s no secret Americans love their automatic transmissions, sadly, even in coupes sporting 400 horsepower, so BMW says it created a new eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission that aimed to blend speed, flexibility, sportiness and of course, efficiency. BMW points to its minimal torque converter slip and rapid gear changes as the transmissions’ stronger features, but don’t forget the now commonplace paddles located behind the steering wheel as well.
A coupe for all seasons
Available exclusively on the 650i is BMW's "xDrive" all-wheel-drive system, which adds a couple hundred pounds of agility-sapping weight but allows the big coupe to motor its way through all but the worst inclement weather.
Hop inside
As BMW likes to do, the latest 6-Series Coupe has a very driver oriented cockpit, and one will find the central section of the instrument cluster, the iDrive central display, air vents and audio controls all angled towards the driver for ease of use.
A key feature of the interior is what BMW is calling an “industry leading” head-up display. The Head-Up Display is not found on any other car in the segment, and helps drivers to keep their eyes on the road by displaying important information on the inside of the windshield. The latest system boasts three-dimensional images and a higher resolution than the outgoing model.
Where the Head-Up Display really earns the cool points is with the BMW Night Vision system, which help drivers identify objects on even the worst lit back roads.
Don’t forget about BMW ConnectedDrive
Packed to the gills with technology is the 650i, including many technologies that fall into the ConnectedDrive system. The Driver Assistance Package will add automatic high beams, lane departure warning, active blind spot detection, rear and top view cameras, parking assistant and the aforementioned Head-Up Display.
LEDs, or light emitting diodes, are a popular type of light which are often praised for their low power consumption and long service life. For the all-new 650i, BMW has employed adaptive Xenon headlights as standard, but if you are one to load up your new car purchases, then the Adaptive LED Headlights are likely for you, which feature both a low and high beam, and feature LED light rings that function as both parking lights and daytime running lamps. BMW says the LED headlights exhibit a bright white light that is much closer to natural sunlight than conventional halogen bulbs, or even xenon headlamps.
The end result is a light pattern and color that gives drivers in the 650i unprecedented vision during driving situations that don’t enjoy the added benefit of sunlight.
I would like to see more, please
Want to see more? The 650i has you covered thanks to Rear-view, Top View and Side View cameras. The cameras are part of the Park Distance Control system, which utilizes ultrasonic sensors in order to determine the distance between the car and other objects either in front of, or behind the car. In conjunction with the audible warning from the sensors, BMW also fitted a rear-view camera in the trunklid, allowing the driver to see exactly what is approaching from behind the vehicle while reversing.
The optional Top View system with Side View utilizes fish-eye camera lenses mounted in the side mirrors, along with computer help, which then in turn creates a bird’s eye view image of the vehicles’ surroundings. This system, says BMW, is great for improving visibility during low speed maneuvers under 10 mph.
Less is more
It’s no secret that less weight equals better performance in cars, and BMW has taken that knowledge to heart with its newly developed lightweight seats which feature an integrated seatbelt system and 20-way adjustability. If that isn’t enough to tickle your fancy, the optional Luxury Seating Package will add ventilated front seats with active fatigue reduction.
It has “German” engineered safety, right?
German luxury cars are known for for their soft and supple leather seats, but owners of luxury cars have also come to appreciate the suites of safety technologies found in the latest German luxury models – the 650i is no exception. Expect to find standard front and head-thorax side airbags built into the seats, as well as an alphabet soup collection of safety technologies ranging from ABS (Anti-lock Brakes), to DST (Dynamic Stability Control), to DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) and plenty more.
Key Competitors
Competition for the 6-Series ranges the gamut from larger luxury coupes like the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and sportier machines like the Porsche 911 Carrera to the Jaguar XK, which splits the difference between the extremes.
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- General
- Body Style: Coupe
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Luxury
- Weight: 4233 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 192.8 in.
- Width: 74.6 in.
- Height: 53.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 112.4 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 62.8 in.
- Rear Track: 65.0 in.
- Weight Distribution: 52.6/47.4
- Drag Coefficient: 0.30
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 4
- Passenger Volume: 81.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 13.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.0 in.
- Head Room: 37.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.4 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 30.1 in.
- Head Room: 35.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 49.4 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 4.4L V8
- Power: 400 hp @ 5500-6400 rpm
- Torque: 450 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 22 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 15 mpg
- Forced Induction: Turbocharger
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
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- Wheels
- Front: 19" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/40 R19
- Rear: 19" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 245/40 R19
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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