BMW 6-Series M6 (05-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 12 Feb 2013
4.5
BMW’S M division returns to the 6-Series, rekindling memories of the old M635 CSi of the late 1980s. The M6 Coupe and Convertible use the same 5.

BMW 6-Series M6 (05-10)

Sublime engine and thunderous performance, superb handling, available as a soft top

Expensive to buy and run, M3 is much cheaper and even better to drive

New price range:

£83,705 - £92,175

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£15,731 - £52,685

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4.5 out of 5

BMW’S M division returns to the 6-Series, rekindling memories of the old M635 CSi of the late 1980s. The M6 Coupe and Convertible use the same 5.0-litre V10 engine as used in the M5 saloon, which is said to be capable of 205mph if completely derestricted - luckily UK cars come restricted to 155mph. The M6 has many bespoke parts over a standard 6-Series and BMW claims it deserves comparison with illustrious models from Ferrari and Porsche. It's not quite that good (although it's certainly expensive) and is perhaps a little intimidating on UK roads with almost too much power. However the M6 will remain an exclusive and dramatic high-performance car for uncompromising customers.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4.5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Handling

5 out of 5

Comfort

4 out of 5

Practicality

3.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4.5 out of 5

Safety

4.5 out of 5

Reliability

4 out of 5

Running costs

1 out of 5

Green credentials

1 out of 5

Buying used

2 out of 5

Selling

5 out of 5

Equipment

4.5 out of 5

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