M6
BMW M6: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13)2012–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012–2019 |
| Model years | 2013–2019 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible (F12) 2-door coupé (F13) 4-door sedan (F06 "Gran Coupe") |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 4.4 L S63 twin-turbo petrol V8 |
| Transmissions | 7-speed dual-clutch 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,897 mm |
| Width | 1,919 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm |
| Designer | Nader Faghihzadeh |
BMW M6 (E63/E64)2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2011 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé (E63) 2-door convertible (E64) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 5.0 L S85 petrol V10 |
| Transmissions | 7-speed SMG-III 6-speed manual (U.S. only) |
| Wheelbase | 2,781 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,377 mm |
| Designer | Adrian van Hooydonk |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2010 | 5.0 L, 10 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2010 | 5.0 L, 10 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2013–2019 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2010 | 5.0 L, 10 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 18.1 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2006–2010 | 5.0 L, 10 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 18.1 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 13.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2018 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 412 kW (560 PS) | 1925–2055 kg | 231–239 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 441 kW (600 PS) | 1925–2055 kg | 231–239 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2016 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 423 kW (575 PS) | 1925–2055 kg | 231–239 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 4999 cm³ | – | 1785–2005 kg | 342–352 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, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2006–2010, 2012–2019 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.4–5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8, 10 |
| Transmission types | Manual, Automated manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 54 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,294–2,747 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 4,395–4,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 412–441 kW (560–600 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,785–2,055 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,781–2,964 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006–2010, 2012–2019 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2004–2018, 2020–2021 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 2006, 2013, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2008, 2014, 2016 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 5 | 2006, 2008, 2014 |
| Airbags | 5 | 2006, 2007, 2016 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2007, 2014, 2016 |
| Seats | 4 | 2006, 2016 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2006, 2016, 2018 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 2 | 2007, 2014 |
| Speed control and cruise | 2 | 2013, 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2006–2008, 2013–2014, 2016–2018: 29 complaints, 1 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.