Insideline: 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Full Test

[EKaru]

Vehicle Tested:
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe
Price as Tested:
$103,245
Engine:
Turbocharged, direct-injected, 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder
Gearbox:
Eight-speed automatic
Power:
315 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 330 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
0-60 mph:
5.7 seconds
Fuel Mileage:
20 city/30 highway/24 combined mpg (estimated)
What Works:
Gorgeous design; strong brakes; drives like a smaller car on twisty back roads.
What Needs Work:
Lazy throttle response; optional active steering complicates the act of steering the car; more expensive than its direct competitors.
Bottom Line:
This is the best-looking BMW in years. On the road, though, the 640i Gran Coupe is all brains and no heart, with overbearing electronics and so-so engine performance.

Full Test:
http://www.insideline.com/bmw/6-seri...full-test.html

[ChristpherWa1ken]

I'm too lazy to look this up, but how much bigger than a 5 series and how much smaller than a 7 series is this? It's seems rather pointless to offer a 4 door 6 series. Other than that, I actually like the design.

[dieselraver]

100K for a 6 series? insane how they price these things

[dieselraver]

I'm too lazy to look this up, but how much bigger than a 5 series and how much smaller than a 7 series is this? It's seems rather pointless to offer a 4 door 6 series. Other than that, I actually like the design.

5 series is significantly larger than its predecessor. the 7 series is all new recently redesigned. the 6 GC is more for the younger crowd that can afford a 7 but don't want to look like old fuddy duddys in them

[EKaru]

100K for a 6 series? insane how they price these things

Agreed... I can't believe that car is more expensive than this:
http://www.mercedesbenzoftysonscorne...w-8638799.html

[juventuss]

and why would I want to get this ????

[Fritz27]

This thing looks so damn good, but $100k is preposterous.

I wish BMW used this for the normal 5-Series instead.

[koko12]

Nice car, ridiculous price.


Why would anyone choose this over an M5? and why is it priced at nearly twice a 535i which is basically the same car?

[DesiDub]

I think it looks beautiful.

That being said, at $100k, I'd expect more than the same motor in a 335i. Yes, it's a great powerplant, but that's some serious money. I imagine they will have a 650i or m6 version but how much will those cost?

Kev

[EKaru]

Here's a fully optioned car

[Fritz27]

Nice car, ridiculous price.


Why would anyone choose this over an M5? and why is it priced at nearly twice a 535i which is basically the same car?

Some people will spend more for a prettier car. I guess if you've got $100k to buy a sedan errr coupe, they don't get much prettier than this.

Also, without a doubt this thing has enormous profit built in so even if BMW put cash on the hood BMW will still make a ton on these things.

[bzcat]

The LOL pricing is LOL.

To put it in context, Audi A7 3.0T is about $25k cheaper similarly equipped. And for $105k, you can go home in a CLS63.

[Ross1013]

The LOL pricing is LOL.

To put it in context, Audi A7 3.0T is about $25k cheaper similarly equipped. And for $105k, you can go home in a CLS63.

This, and the A7 has nailed the 'tweener' formula.

I love BMW, but they really need to re-think their pricing/marketing, as well as these tweener models.

[Fritz27]

This, and the A7 has nailed the 'tweener' formula.

I love BMW, but they really need to re-think their pricing/marketing, as well as these tweener models.

The problem being the rear of the A7 is probably the ugliest thing on the road. The front is ok, but the rear is abysmal.

[EKaru]

The rear styling of the A7/S7 is really growing on me.. I'd rather have this for $85K

[mac dre]

BMW needs to get back on their steering and throttle tip-in game pronto.

[TangoRed]

Yeah. I'd get a CLS63 (I could only wish) or an S7 before this. But I guess I'm not the target market so who cares.

[Avus]

100k for a 315hp V6 turbo sedan!!?? On the other hand, a new M5 is 90K start.

[Professor Gascan]

Good to see BMW's naming convention is getting as bad as their pricing. I'd take a CLS, S7, XFR, etc well before shell $100k for this.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

while the Panamera is some kind of alien at 68.4 mph.

[EKaru]

The new 6-series GC is priced alongside the Panamera... I guess BMW intends this car to be a more upscale vehicle compared to the A7 and CLS.

[juventuss]

The new 6-series GC is priced alongside the Panamera... I guess BMW intends this car to be a more upscale vehicle compared to the A7 and CLS.

They can intend all they want but for $110,000, your average buyer would probably factor in the CLS and A7.

[Ross1013]

The problem being the rear of the A7 is probably the ugliest thing on the road. The front is ok, but the rear is abysmal.

I completely disagree, but I'm willing to chalk it up to preference. I think it's one of the best-looking cars on the road.

The CLS AMG is pretty and insanely fast, but not my cup of tea. The A7 is a much more sensible car with a much more inviting interior...love the hatchback too. The A7 has more cargo room than a BMW X5 with the 3rd row of seats up. Food for thought...

[EKaru]

They can intend all they want but for $110,000, your average buyer would probably factor in the CLS and A7.

You're right.. The CLS550 starts at $71,300 and for that you get a twin turbocharged V8. If you want a V8 in the BMW, then the 650i GC starts at $87,395, which is absurd.

[PhilHVW]

$100,000 BMW and 0-60 in 5.7 seconds?

The more I think about BMW's latest offerings, the more disappointed I am in them. Mercedes, Audi, Infiniti, Lexus and others are getting a golden opportunity to grab market share from them.

[TangoRed]

The CLS AMG is pretty and insanely fast, but not my cup of tea. The A7 is a much more sensible car with a much more inviting interior...love the hatchback too. The A7 has more cargo room than a BMW X5 with the 3rd row of seats up. Food for thought...

Did you mean to say with the 3rd row folded? Because otherwise that's not big accomplishment.

[DUBLUV401]

They use the same engine in a 3-series that is 65k cheaper... what are they thinking

[EKaru]

Here's how the competition compares



http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...quattro-page-3

[TangoRed]

And a Motor Trend test of the same cars plus Jag XJ:

" Mercedes-Benz's win is more of a TKO than an outright knockout "

First Place: Mercedes-Benz CLS550
This stealth athlete has no major flaws, which in this sort of test might actually be a flaw. A superb all-rounder.

Second Place: Audi A7
Mysteriously great performance, the beauty of quattro, and the most impressive wood this side of a Sequoia forest..

Third Place: Jaguar XJ
Prettiest car by a mile, though the least sporty to drive. Possesses an X factor, but appears to missing a few letters up front.

Performance specs: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1xDzpMpj5

I believe they punished the A7 more due to its ride quality.

[sirswank]

4 door coupe.....

[EKaru]

4 door coupe.....

How else would you differentiate the A7, CLS, and GC from the A6, E-class, and 5-series?

[SSLByron]

This is the best-looking BMW in years. On the road, though, the 640i Gran Coupe is all brains and no heart, with overbearing electronics and so-so engine performance.

This is the best-looking BMW in years. On the road, though, the 640i Gran Coupe is all brains and no heart, with overbearing electronics and so-so engine performance.

This is the best-looking BMW in years.

[JustinCSVT]

One of the best looking Bimmers to ever come out of the factory.

Looks better than the CLS and A7 too. That price is just too unfortunate.

[esrballa]

Stunning car, but the price is stupid. I get they want to go against the Panamera, but there really isnt anything substantially different from this and a 5 series to demand that price.

[IgorRGTI]

Here's a fully optioned car

Kick rocks!

That is one outrageously overpriced car.

I can get 2 GT500s for that much, pass!