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BMW 6-Series

Years1976–2019
Generations12
Total variants142
Body stylesCoupé · Sedan · Convertible
PlatformCluster Architecture
DesignerPaul Bracq · Adrian van Hooydonk · Hussein Al-Attar
AssemblyWest Germany: Karmann · West Germany: Dingolfing · Germany: Dingolfing · Malaysia: Kulim · India: Chennai
PredecessorBMW E9
Successor5-Series

The BMW 6-Series is a coupé, sedan and convertible model, produced 1976–2019, spanning 12 generations with 142 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 6-Series Coupé Facelift 2015 LCI, 6-Series Gran Coupé Facelift 2015 LCI, 6-Series Cabrio Facelift 2015 LCI and 6-Series Gran Coupé. Body styles across the 6-Series lineage span coupé, sedan and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 6-Series Coupé F12 (2011-2015) generation is the most extensively documented, with 17 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 12

Choose your 6-Series generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the BMW 6-Series have?

The BMW 6-Series has 12 generations with 142 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the BMW 6-Series produced?

The BMW 6-Series has been produced 1976–2019. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the BMW 6-Series?

The BMW 6-Series is available as Coupé, Sedan, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

F12Platform · 2 body variants
E24Platform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€65,237Estimated total · €13,047 per year
  • Depreciation€44,547
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€3,440

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Across · Coupé

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
6-Series E241976–1982200 hp9.2 s6€37k★ 2.9
6-Series1982–1989222 hp8.4 s8€49k–€89k★ 2.7
6-Series2004–2007334 hp5.9 s12€89k–€161k★ 2.9
6-Series Facelift 2007 LCI2007–2011333 hp5.7 s9€89k–€189k★ 3.0
6-Series Coupé F122011–2015384 hp4.9 s17€93k–€168k★ 3.6
6-Series Coupé Facelift 2015 LCI2015–2018376 hp4.9 s13€99k–€180k★ 3.6

Equipment

6-Series Coupé Facelift 2015 LCI (2015-2018)

Does the BMW 6-Series have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on all versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have a reversing camera?
Optional — on all versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have built-in navigation?
Standard — on 7 of 13 versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have lane keeping assist?
Optional — on all versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have Bluetooth?
Standard — on 7 of 13 versions
Does the BMW 6-Series have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions