BMW
6 Series
BMW 6 Series: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car, Large car
Model years (US)2004–2010, 2012–2019
New registrations (EU)2000, 2002–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
BMW 6 Series (G32)2017–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | G32 |
| Production | 2017–2023 |
| Body styles | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | FR layout / F4 layout (xDrive) |
| Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
| Engines | 2.0 L B48 I4 turbocharged (petrol) 2.0 L B47 I4 turbocharged (diesel) 3.0 L B58 I6 turbocharged (petrol) 3.0 L B57 I6 turbocharged (diesel) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP Steptronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | Mild Hybrid |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm |
| Length | 5,091 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,720–1,935 kg |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Germany: Dingolfing Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) India: Chennai (BMW India) |
| Designer | Hussein Al-Attar |
BMW 6 Series (F12)2011–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F12 (Convertible) / F13 (Coupé) / F06 (Gran Coupé) |
| Production | March 2011 – September 2018 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door coupé 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive All-wheel-drive |
| Platform | BMW L6 |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L N55 turbo I6 4.4 L N63/S63 twin-turbo V8 Diesel 3.0 L N57 twin-turbo I6 |
| Wheelbase | F12: 2,855 mm F13: 2,855 mm F06: 2,968 mm |
| Length | F12: 4,894 mm F13: 4,894 mm F06: 5,007 mm |
| Width | 1,894 mm |
| Height | 1,365–1,392 mm |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) (coupé/convertible) Executive car (E) (Gran Coupé) |
| Assembly | Germany: Dingolfing |
| Designer | Nader Faghihzadeh |
BMW 6 Series (E63)2003–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | E63 (Coupé) / E64 (Convertible) |
| Production | July 5, 2003–2010 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé (E63) 2-door convertible (E64) |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L N52/N53 I6 4.4—4.8 L N62 V8 5.0 L S85 V10 Diesel- turbocharged 3.0 L M57 I6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed ZF S6-37 manual (630Ci / 630i) 6-speed ZF S6-53 manual (645Ci / 650i /M6 (U.S. only)) 6-speed ZF 6HP19 automatic (630Ci / 630i) 6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic (635d / 645Ci / 650i) 6-speed ZF 6HP28 automatic (635d LCI / 650i LCI) 6-speed SMG automated manual (630i / 645Ci / 650i) 7-speed SMG III automated manual (M6) |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm |
| Length | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm |
| Kerb weight | Coupé: 1,490–1,710 kg Convertible: 1,710–1,930 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Dingolfing |
| Designer | Adrian van Hooydonk |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2005, 2012 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2010 | 4.8 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2010 | 4.8 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2005 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.4–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–15.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2004–2005, 2012 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2006–2010 | 4.8 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–15.7 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 10.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2006–2010 | 4.8 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–15.7 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2005 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–18.1 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | Petrol hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 245 kW (333 PS) | 1930–1985 kg | 184–199 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2023 | Diesel hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1910–1965 kg | 144–159 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2023 | Diesel hybrid | 2993 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2005–2065 kg | 162–174 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2023 | Diesel hybrid | 2993 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 2085 kg | 171–176 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2021 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 1795 kg | 189–196 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1840–1905 kg | 158–170 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1840–1905 kg | 160–178 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2020 | Petrol | 2998 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 1845–1915 kg | 215–234 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2020 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 183 kW (249 PS) | 1900–1955 kg | 178–196 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2020 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 1900–1955 kg | 179–197 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2020 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 235 kW (320 PS) | 2010 kg | 197–204 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2018 | Petrol | 2979 cm³ | 235 kW (320 PS) | 1760–1915 kg | 180–193 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2018 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 330 kW (449 PS) | 1930–2055 kg | 206–221 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2018 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 230 kW (313 PS) | 1800–1945 kg | 145–158 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 300 kW (408 PS) | 1845–2015 kg | 246–263 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 2996 cm³ | – | 1615–1825 kg | 184–192 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Large car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2004–2010, 2012–2019 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–4.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 115 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 283–878 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,294–3,030 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel, Diesel hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,995–4,395 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 140–330 kW (190–449 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,760–2,065 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,855–3,070 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2004–2010, 2012–2019 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2002–2025 |