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2012 BMW 6 Series
MSRP $101,500 - $109,900
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2008 BMW 6 Series
MSRP $102,800 - $138,800
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas V8
Gas V8 Gas V10
Displacement
4.4L/268
4.8L/293 5.0L/305
Fuel System
TBD
TBD
Horsepower
400 hp @ 5500-6400 rpm
360 hp @ 6300 rpm 500 hp @ 7750 rpm
Torque
450 ft-lb @ 1750-4500 rpm
360 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm 383 ft-lb @ 6100 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.5 - 14.4 L/100 km
13.4 - 20.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.3 - 8.9 L/100 km
8.5 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.3 - 14.4 L/100 km
8.5 - 20.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
1,016 - 1,024 mm
955 - 960 mm
Front Leg Room
1,069 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,445 mm
N/A
Rear Head Room
907 - 927 mm
904 - 927 mm
Rear Leg Room
775 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,260 - 1,262 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
459 L
450 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,855 mm
2,781 mm
Length, Overall
4,897 mm
4,831 - 4,872 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,895 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,364 - 1,369 mm
1,372 - 1,377 mm
Min Ground Clearance
123 - 124 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,994 - 2,090 kg
1,730 - 1,995 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/35R20 P245/40R19
P245/45R18 P245/40R19 P255/40ZR19
Rear Tire Size
P275/30R20 P275/35R19
P245/45R18 P275/35R19 P285/35ZR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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