The last iteration of the BMW M6 came along in 2014 and shortly thereafter the German automaker announced an updated competition package for the luxury range. While BMW updated the 6-Series model as recently as in 2018 with a variety of design, technology and performance upgrades, no new 6-Series coupé, convertible or sedan model has been released since.
Looking at the current BMW range, one could argue that the 8-Series is the spiritual successor of the 6-Series. The 8-Series range incorporates coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé variants as well as M8 versions of the aforementioned derivatives. But if you find that the new M8 range is a bit out of reach why not consider a used BMW M6 model on AutoTrader.
1. Powertrain
All three M6 variants are powered by an identical 4.4-litre, turbocharged, V8 petrol motor. The engine sends the power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. While you are correct in assuming that all three benefit from the same 412 kW and 680 Nm of torque generated, it seems the Gran Coupé manages the power ever so slightly better.
Where the coupé and the convertible will reach 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, the Gran Coupé will complete the sprint in 4.2 seconds. All three, however, do share the same 250 km/h top speed but that is because it is electronically limited. Where the Gran Coupé also manages to best the other two derivatives is in fuel consumption. BMW claims that the Gran Coupé will return an average combined fuel consumption figure of 9.9 L / 100 km whereas the other two variants are rated to return 10.3 L / 100 km.
2. Safety
Customers can expect quite good levels of safety equipment to come fitted as standard throughout the M6 range. For the coupé and the convertible owners can expect ABS brakes with a dry-braking assist system. Furthermore, BMW incorporated active stability control, M dynamic mode, dynamic stability control, corner braking control, dynamic brake control and start-off assist systems to bolster the vehicle control.
The Gran Coupé also gets ABS brakes, dynamic stability control, corner braking control but further bolster its safety credentials with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist and dynamic traction control. As you would expect, all three models also come with numerous airbags around the cabin, the coupé offers eight, the convertible, four whereas the Gran Coupé comes fitted with six.
3. Price
In 2013 if you opted for any of the M6 variants, you would be paying well over the million rand margin before you have even started to consider a few options. In fact, the M6 coupé would have set you back R 1 681 889 while the convertible would have cost you R 1 795 209. The BMW M6 Gran Coupé in its base form would have set you back R 1 752 889 in 2013.
As time has moved on and the vehicle has aged, naturally the models would have depreciated. Thus if you are looking for a German sports car that offers premium luxury and good performance why not search for a used BMW M6 model on AutoTrader.
