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← BMW 6 Series · 2003-2010 · E63/E64

BMW 6 Series E63/E64

Headline trim: M6 (5.0 V10) — 500 bhp, 0-62 in 4.6s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
500 bhp
0–60
4.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
14 mpg (US)
Used
$7,600-$41,000

Strengths

  • S85 5.0 V10 — 8,250 rpm
  • Coupe and Convertible
  • Cult halo for the V10

Weaknesses

  • S85 rod-bearing failure
  • SMG-III shift quality
  • Bangle styling polarising

Notable tech

  • BMW E60 5 Series platform
  • Coupe (E63) and Convertible (E64)
  • N62 4.4/4.8 V8
  • S85 5.0 V10 in M6 (E60 M5 engine)
  • SMG-III 7-speed automated manual
  • RWD only

Common issues

  • M6 rod bearings
  • SMG-III shift
  • iDrive freezes
  • Convertible roof

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E63/E64's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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630i (3.0 inline-6)
BHP254
Torque300 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
645Ci (4.4 V8)
BHP333
Torque450 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
650i (4.8 V8)
BHP367
Torque490 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
M6 (5.0 V10)
BHP500
Torque520 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7-spd SMG-III
635d (3.0 inline-6 diesel)
BHP282
Torque580 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT