BMW 6 Series second generation
The BMW 6 Series second generation (2004–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 37 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: E63, E64 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, France, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,820 mm RDW | – | 4,872 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm RDW | – | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,370 mm RDW | – | 1,377 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm RDW | – | 2,781 mm |
| Front track | 1,558–1,600 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,572–1,657 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,480–1,825 kg RDW | – | 1,710 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,580–1,925 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,955–2,250 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283–368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,294–2,322 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 250 km/h RDW | – | 250–305 km/h |
| Torque | 300–600 Nm ASTRA | – | 520 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R19, 245/45R18, 275/35R19, 275/40R18, 245/50R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 78.9% (77.6–80.1) | 69.2% | 3,992 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 27.0% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 25.7% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 25.4% | 41.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 13.5% | 28.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.8% | 11.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
125 complaints for model years 2004–2010. 3 crashes · 11 fires · 4 injuries · 1 death
- Airbags 32
- Electrical system 24
- Engine 21
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 37 versions of the BMW 6 Series second generation
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European Union 7 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Diesel | 186 g/km | 2,770 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 200 g/km | 574 |
| 2010 | 4.8 L | Petrol | 265 g/km | 256 |
| 2010 | 4.4 L | Petrol | 249 g/km | 140 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 185 g/km | 54 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 189 g/km | 14 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 187 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 18 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010635d Coupé - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2008–2010635d Convertible - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2010630i Coupé | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9–9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 188–216 g/km |
| 2006–2010630i Coupé | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.7–9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 184–226 g/km |
| 2006–2010630i Convertible | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.3–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 198–229 g/km |
| 2006–2010630i Convertible | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.1–9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 192–238 g/km |
| 2006–2010650i Coupé | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7–11.9 L/100 km NEDC | 279–286 g/km |
| 2006–2010650i Coupé | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.5–11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 249–267 g/km |
| 2006–2010650i Convertible | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.6–12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299–310 g/km |
| 2006–2010650i Convertible | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.9–11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 258–281 g/km |
| 2008–2010M6 Coupé - from March 2008 · M6 Coupé | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 14.3 L/100 km NEDC | 342 g/km |
| 2008–2010M6 Convertible - from March 2008 · M6 Convertible | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 14.7 L/100 km NEDC | 352 g/km |
| 2006–2008M6 Coupé · M6 Coupé - up to February 2008 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 14.8 L/100 km NEDC | 357 g/km |
| 2007–2008M6 Convertible · M6 Convertible - up to February 2008 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 15.2 L/100 km NEDC | 366 g/km |
| 2004645 Ci Convertible · 645 Ci Convertible - SMG | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 310 g/km |
| 2004645 Ci Convertible | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 279 g/km |
| 2004645 Ci Coupé · 645 Ci Coupé - SMG | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 283 g/km |
| 2004645 Ci Coupé | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
United States 6 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 15–18 MPG (13.1–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 307–368 g/km |
| 2006–20103MODE CLKUP | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2006–20074MODE · SMG TRANS, 4MODE | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 2004–2005 | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 307–345 g/km |
| 2004–20053MODE CLKUP | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2004–20054MODE CLKUP | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010Subcompact | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.4–15.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308–350 g/km |
| 2006–2010Subcompact | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.6–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290–304 g/km |
| 2006Subcompact | 4.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 14.2–14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 327–343 g/km |
| 2004–2005Subcompact | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.4–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 285–290 g/km |
| 2004–2005Subcompact | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 13.4–14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308–334 g/km |
| 2004–2005Subcompact | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.4–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308–336 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.