BMW M6 E63

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The BMW M6 E63 (2005–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: E63, E64

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,870 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	1,563–1,590 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,566–1,594 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,685–1,905 kg RDW	–	1,710 kg
Mass in running order	1,785–2,005 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,200–2,380 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	311–368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,294–2,322 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	250–305 km/h RDW	–	250–305 km/h
Torque	520 Nm ASTRA	–	520 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R18, 255/40R19, 285/35R19

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	87.8% (85.6–89.7)	69.2%	951

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	21.6%	31.2%
Brakes	21.2%	36.4%
Suspension	11.1%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	6.3%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	6.2%	17.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	4.7%	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)

11 complaints for model years 2006–2008. 1 crash · 1 injury · 1 death

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 5 versions of the BMW M6 E63

European Union 1 version

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	5.0 L	Petrol	346 g/km	254

United States 2 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
2006–20106MODE CLKUP · SMG TRANS, 6MODE CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
2007–2010	5.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km

Canada 2 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
2007–2010Subcompact	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	16.6–17.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	382–391 g/km
2007–2010Subcompact	5.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	18.2–18.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	419–426 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.