BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

Summary

BMW is amongst the “German Big 3”- the three best-selling luxury automakers in the world and has been manufacturing luxury automobiles for approximately 100 years now. BMW has launched its 6 Series to cater to the needs of people who desire to have a car that has fascinating elegance alongwith quality performance. BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is a car to add thrill to your driving experience with its unique combination of quality ergonomics, sporty ambience and majestic engine power. Gran Coupe not only has the required ability to scale the roads with its speed but also seeks forth everyone’s attention with its distinctive and unparalleled exterior and interior design. Nevertheless, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe has to offer high performance and transmission control; that is certainly demanded in the Indian market.

Exterior

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe has a very distinctive and powerful exterior design that is marked by a wide characteristic line throughout its body. This line starts at the front, goes till elongated part of the bonnet and then rises a little at the windscreen. After this, the characteristic line traverses from the hard roof to its end- at the powerful rear part of the variant. The dazzling BMW 6 Series is furthermore endorsed by elaborate crease lines, which follow the whole sides of this automobile specimen; providing it an all new level of an impressive combination of light and shade. Sporty appearance and a unique sporty ambience in the 6 Series is much attributed to its chrome-plated tailpipe finishers, kidney grille and exterior mirrors. The sharp, focused LED headlights add to the designing excellence and meticulous engineering. The other Exterior equipment include the LED fog lights, rain sensor and automatic driving lights, headlight washer system, frameless side colours and headlights with four DRL LED light rings.

Interior

Not only exteriors are well designed to give sporty elegance but also, one can find the same motive behind these well-carved interiors. The interiors too are designed to astonish people with their styleand superior quality. The perfect combination of space and interior equipment brings an essential essence of genuine spaciousness in the vehicle. Few optional features such as exclusive characteristics of BMW Ash Grain White or complete leather trim Amaro brown characters can also be included. To facilitate driver with relevant information, high-resolution control display is also oriented towards the driver. The gear selector and even the iDrive touch controller are ceramic embellished, to add even more style to the interiors of Gran Coupe.

Other interior equipment include the armrest in front, electrically enabled glass sunroof, lumbar support for driver and front passenger, smokers package, sport leather gearing wheel, interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function and the ceramic surround for the controls. Few of the automation facilities include the ambient light with mood lights, start/stop button and 4-zone automatic air-conditioning. Bang and Olufsen sound system is also present.

Engine and Transmission

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe gains its power from a six cylinder, four valves powerful twin turbo engine that has a capacity of 2993 cc. The maximum total output is 230 kW or 313 hp. Maximum attainable torque is 630 Nm at a rate of 1,500-2,500 rpm. The compression ratio is 16.5:1. The fuel tank capacity is approximately 70 lit.

For smooth transmission even more powerful tools and technologies such as 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, cruise control with braking function, etc. have been deployed.

Performance and Handling

Due to BMW 6 Series 313 hp powerful engine and shift transmission, the performance is highly scalable with a top speed of 250 km/h having an acceleration time from 0-100 km/h speed, as low as 5.4 seconds.

Handling in Gran Coupe is very swift and easy. This feature is accredited to its top-notch gearing and breaking mechanisms. Fuel consumption in urban areas is about 6.6 to 6.2 litre per 100 km; while it is 5.2 to 4.9 and 5.7 to 5.4 in extra-urban and combined scenarios respectively. Carbon dioxide emission is about 149 g per km.

Braking System

The braking system in BMW 6 Series is very robust in bringing this machine to halt from top speed in seconds with one touch of the brake pedal. It happens with a perfect precision that takes place via the Black enamelled aluminium brake callipers. The braking system that features in Gran Coupe is top-notch and perfectly ensures that customers get comfortable driving experience each time.

Mileage

The 2993 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 16 kmpl in city and 18 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

Both variants of BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe comes with some inbuilt safety features which include active headrests in front, airbags in front and sides for driver and front passenger with only head airbags in front and rear, side impact protection, run flat indicator, ISOFIX child seat mounting and cornering brake control with dynamic traction control. Certain security features include active protection with attentiveness assistant, electric parking brake, anti-lock braking system, the crash sensor and electronic vehicle immobiliser.  Run flat tyres with reinforced sidewalls and first aid kit are also present in this vehicle.

Verdict

Buying BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe would definitely prove to be a correct decision in future as this car is a nice combination of power, style and luxury; if one is looking for elegant designs and comfortable interiors. It caters to all of the modernistic facilitiesrequirements. Thus, it is the best buy given the price range you want to invest.

Competition

BMW 6 Series comes from a brand that has garnered repute in more than 110 countries. Not only the designs are best engineered but also these houses powerful twin power turbo engines. But still, taking the big market in consideration; Audi RS 6 Avant and Audi A6 gives it some competition.

Pros

1. Twin turbo engines along with high-quality transmission
2. Luxurious interiors
3. Relatively economical when size factor is considered

Cons

1. Space in the back room is limited
2. Bulky in size