BMW 6-Series 650i Grand Coupe
BMW 650i 6-Series Gran Coupe
BMW 650i 6-Series Gran Coupe

2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

Pros: High-end interior trimmings; invigorating performance, especially with 650 models, Alpina, and M6; convenience of four doors

Cons: Cramped rear-seat room; high-performance models ride somewhat stiffly; low seating position compromises visibility somewhat

CG Says: The 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is not really a coupe, but it’s a 4-door sedan with a coupe-like roofline. Also in BMW’s 6-Series line are a convertible (see separate review) and a 4-door hatchback dubbed Gran Tourismo (see separate review). The base 640i has a 315-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder, while the 650i is powered by a 445-horsepower turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. Both are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and offer available all-wheel drive. The M6 packs a 552-hp turbo 4.4-liter V8 and the Alpina B6 has a 600-hp version of that engine. The rear-wheel-drive M6 offers a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automated-manual transmissions, while the all-wheel-drive Alpina has an 8-speed automatic. The premium midsize 6-Series Gran Coupe effectively fills the niche between BMW’s 5 Series and 7 Series sedans. The high-performance M6 and Alpina models take the all-around athleticism even higher, but, like all 6-Series cars, their sheer size and heft means they’re not as agile as some of their smaller, lighter competitors. The prices are high, but these are attractive, well-finished cars with bracing performance.

The Facts
Class Premium Midsize Car
Body Style(s) 4-door sedan
Passenger Count 5
Drive Wheels rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer BMW
Nation of Manufacture Germany
Base Prices 640i: $82,395
AWD 640i xDrive: $85,395
650i: $93,995
AWD 650i xDrive: $96,995
M6: $120,795
AWD Alpina B6 xDrive: $125,295

Base Engine
turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (640i)
Horsepower
315
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
19-20
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
28-29

Optional Engine
turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (650i)
Horsepower
445
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
16-17
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
25

Optional Engine
turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (M6, Alpina B6)
Horsepower
552 (M6), 600 (Alpina B6)
Std. Transmission
7-speed automated manual (M6), 8-speed automatic (Alpina B6)
Avail. Transmission
6-speed manual (M6)
EPA City Range (mpg)
14-16
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
20-25

BMW M6 Gran Coupe
2018 BMW M6 Gran Coupe
BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2018 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe
NHTSA Ratings
Overall - NA
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(5 is the highest rating)

Front Crash - NA
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Side Crash - NA
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Rollover - NA
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