2017 BMW 6 Series

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Rating8.2

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Midsize Coupe
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$77,600 - $99,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Robust acceleration and power delivery from the V8 engine

Rear seats are impractical for adult passengers

The iDrive infotainment system gets an update for 2017

Surprisingly fuel-efficient base inline-6 engine

Some other rivals offer better handling

Wireless phone charging and WIFI Hotspot is available as standard

The cabin is tastefully designed with lots of plush materials

Specs & Features

$77,600

price

315 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

330 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 BMW 6 Series coupe is a midsize luxury coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $77,600. For that price, it mainly competes only with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. Despite belonging to the compact coupe segment, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and the Jaguar F-Type S Coupe are close rivals to the 6 Series Coupe in terms of pricing and power. Between 2 trims, the 6 Series offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine capable of making 315 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 445 horsepower-making 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 6 Series reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the 6 Series can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 17 striking colors the 6 Series comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The base 640i trim will suffice all your needs if you are looking for a plush coupe with good driving experience but if you want more thrill and adrenaline behind the wheel, the 650i is the way to go for. It boasts a more powerful twin-turbocharged V8 engine with bucket loads of power at your disposal along with features such as 16-way power front seats, 19-inch wheels, upgraded leather upholstery, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system. In addition to that, we also recommend you opt for the $3000 more expensive all-wheel drive xDrive configuration for your 650i.

Trims

    640i
    $77,600 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Tilting glass Sunroof
    650i
    $89,000 onwards
    • Engine: 4.4L 8cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 445 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 480 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$77,600- $99,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.17

Horsepower

445 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

480 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$91,900

Gasoline

8.44

400 hp @ 7000 rpm

302 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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2017 BMW 6 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.3 sec13.7 sec130 mph
    4.2 sec--

    2017 BMW 6 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/555 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg15.9 gal.254.40/381.60 mi.

      2017 BMW 6 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        192.8 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.4.9 in.112.4 in.
        172.6 in.72.6 in.48.4 in.6 in.101.4 in.

        2017 BMW 6 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          5.7 cu.ft.--

          2017 BMW 6 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            14.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
            -5.7 cu.ft.-

            2017 BMW 6 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              772 lbs.4001 lbs.
              -3120 lbs.

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