Used BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe (2012 - 2017) Review Review by Gareth Evans on 18 May 2012 Last Updated: 25 May 2012 4.5 The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is a little late to the party. Since 2005 Mercedes-Benz has had a monopoly on the four-door premium coupe market with its CLS, and the sales success the firm has enjoyed has been clear for all to see. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Excellent ride, relatively frugal diesel engine, striking looks Unlikely to get discount, pointless middle rear-seat, 20-inch wheels slightly compromise ride New price range: £61,635 - £74,625 Used price range: £9,000 - £25,928 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is a little late to the party. Since 2005 Mercedes-Benz has had a monopoly on the four-door premium coupe market with its CLS, and the sales success the firm has enjoyed has been clear for all to see. Since then Audi has jumped in on the act with its A7 Sportback, and there’s also upper-class four-door competition in the shape of the Porsche Panamera, the Aston Martin Rapide and Maserati’s Quattroporte.With that little lot in mind, BMW is playing catch-up with its Gran Coupe - even though it started building coupes as far back as 1955 with the 503. Promising attractive looks, a trio of powerful engines and comfortable yet engaging handling, this is a car that really needs to appeal in a way that sets it apart from the competition. The Gran Coupe is 113mm longer than the 6 Series Coupe but not as big as the 7 Series.This added length means more rear-seat legroom and it is fair to say that it is nowhere near as cramped as the regular 6 Series Coupe. It is essentially a four-seater, but there is a miniscule fifth seat nestled between the two larger rears. Adults can sit in it but it’s only suitable for very short journeys because the central transmission tunnel eats up legroom.The interior is unmistakably BMW and this model is certainly at the upper end of the firm’s quality spectrum. There’s a pair of petrol engines including a powerful V8 which offers a serious turn of pace, but suffers somewhat with high running costs too. Crucially then, there’s a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine which not only offers excellent performance but also impressive fuel economy and emits fairly low CO2 – a lowly 146g/km - considering the size of the car.This means it’ll dip under the 160g/km cut-off threshold many fleet managers adhere to, so this is a car that may find its way on to company car drivers’ lists. Another factor making this car likely to appeal to the business set – along with private buyers too – is its striking looks. This really is one attractive car, and seems far more balanced and in-proportion than the two-door Coupe it’s derived from.So can this car really slot into a saturated marketplace and genuinely hold its own against the competition? Read on for our comprehensive BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe review to find out. Parkers Ratings Overall 4.5 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 4.5 out of 5 Comfort 4.5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 5 out of 5 Safety 4.5 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 5 out of 5 What owners say... “ Four doors and a large boot, on a coupe with stunning looks - albeit this is a big car (length/width bigger than a 5-series, almost as big as a 7-series). ” 5 out of 5 Chris Knight , 10 Sep 2014 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Test drive with BMW or request a brochure View 81 used BMW 6-Series Gran Coupes for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 1 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on BMW 6-Series Gran Coupes Used BMW 6-Series 640d M Sport 4d Auto (2015/65) Price £17,650 Save £3,040 Car Firm Ltd Used BMW 6-Series 640d M Sport 4d Auto (2016/66) Price £19,990 Save £2,625 Outwood Motors Used BMW 6-Series 640i M Sport 4d Auto (2015/65) Price £17,995 Save £2,210 Rainham Motor Cars Ltd Used BMW 6-Series 640d M Sport 4d Auto (2016/66) Price £19,790 Save £2,125 Harratts Mitsubishi
“ Four doors and a large boot, on a coupe with stunning looks - albeit this is a big car (length/width bigger than a 5-series, almost as big as a 7-series). ” 5 out of 5 Chris Knight , 10 Sep 2014 ... read more