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BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series — spec data and generation history.

BMW 6 Series press photo
Verdict
B
Years
2003-2024
Generations
3
Segment
GT

BMW's grand tourer line — three modern generations, each different in concept. E63/E64 (2003–2010) was the controversial Bangle-era coupe and convertible — 4.4/4.8 V8 in 645/650, 5.0 V10 in M6 (the E60 M5 engine). F12/F13/F06 (2011–2018) brought a coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe, with the 4.4 twin-turbo V8 in M6 (560/575 bhp Competition). G32 (2017–2024) abandoned the coupe for a 5 Series-based GT hatchback only. UK takes all three. M6 V10 the cult halo; F12/F13 M6 the more usable AMG-rival; G32 GT a niche estate-with-attitude. Discontinued 2024 with the 8 Series taking the coupe slot.

What changed

Era-to-era deltas

E63/E64 2003-2010 → F12/F13/F06 2011-2018
BHP +68 bhp (top, M6)
Torque +150 Nm
0-62 mph -0.7 s
Top speed +0 mph
MPG +5 mpg
F12/F13/F06 2011-2018 → G32 GT 2017-2024
BHP -235 bhp (no M)
Torque -220 Nm
0-62 mph +1.5 s
Top speed -15 mph
MPG +5 mpg

Generations

Click any generation for the full deep dive

BMW 6 Series E63/E64
2003-2010

E63/E64

→

M6 (5.0 V10) — 500 bhp, 0-62 in 4.6s.

Verdict
C
BHP
500
0–60
4.6 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£6,000-£32,000
  • + S85 5.0 V10 — 8,250 rpm
  • + Coupe and Convertible
  • − S85 rod-bearing failure
  • − SMG-III shift quality
BMW 6 Series F12/F13/F06
2011-2018

F12/F13/F06

→

M6 Competition (4.4 TT V8) — 600 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.

Verdict
B
BHP
600
0–60
3.9 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
24.0 mpg
Used
£14,000-£55,000
  • + Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
  • + S63 4.4 TT V8 strong
  • − N63 timing chain (CCP needed)
  • − Heavy at 1,950 kg
BMW 6 Series G32 GT
2017-2024

G32 GT

→

640i xDrive GT — 335 bhp, 0-62 in 5.4s.

Verdict
C
BHP
335
0–60
5.4 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
34.0 mpg
Used
£24,000-£52,000
  • + Hatchback practicality
  • + Air suspension standard rear
  • − No coupe or M variant
  • − Niche shape

Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2003-2010 · E63/E64
  • M6 V10 rod-bearing failure
  • SMG-III gearbox
  • iDrive freezes
  • Convertible roof reliability
2011-2018 · F12/F13/F06
  • N63 V8 timing chain (Customer Care Package)
  • M6 Competition tyre wear
  • VANOS solenoid
  • Active steering weight
2017-2024 · G32 GT
  • B57 diesel timing chain
  • Adaptive dampers
  • iDrive 7 freezes
  • MHEV battery on later cars

Rivals

Mercedes CLS · Audi A7 · Porsche Panamera · BMW 8 Series