2017 BMW 6-Series vs 2017 BMW i8

2017 BMW 6-Series

2017 BMW i8

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640i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
6 Series 640i Convertible	20	29	$79,645	$85,100
6 Series 640i Coupe	21	30	$72,670	$77,600
6 Series 640i Gran Coupe	20	29	$74,715	$79,800
6 Series 640i xDrive Convertible	19	28	$82,435	$88,100
6 Series 640i xDrive Coupe	19	28	$75,460	$80,600
6 Series 640i xDrive Gran Coupe	19	28	$77,505	$82,800
6 Series 650i Convertible	17	24	$90,245	$96,500
6 Series 650i Coupe	17	24	$83,270	$89,000
6 Series 650i Gran Coupe	17	24	$85,315	$91,200
6 Series 650i xDrive Convertible	15	24	$93,035	$99,500
6 Series 650i xDrive Coupe	16	24	$86,060	$92,000
6 Series 650i xDrive Gran Coupe	15	24	$88,105	$94,200
6 Series ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe	15	24	$114,425	$122,500
M6 Convertible	14	20	$112,100	$120,000
M6 Coupe	14	20	$106,240	$113,700
M6 Gran Coupe	14	20	$109,775	$117,500

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Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i8 Coupe	N/A	N/A	$133,860	$143,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$79,645

$133,860

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$85,100

$143,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1418 / month

$2390 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW 6-Series is a luxurious jack of all trades (speed, style, comfort, and quality) but a master of one: grand touring.

The 2017 BMW i8 is a stunning coupe with gull-wing doors that hides a slew of advanced technology, though the design may render its energy-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain all but irrelevant.

TCC Likes

Luxurious tourer
Gran Coupe is stunning
All-wheel drive available everywhere

Jaw-dropping design
Remarkable fuel economy
All-electric running capability

TCC Dislikes

... but it's $79,000 to start
Handling isn't razor sharp
Head room is tight everywhere

Pricey for the performance
Interior straightforward, perhaps plain
Owners may ignore plugging in

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

29 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

30.5

28.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

43.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

32.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

192.8

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

53.7

50.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

67.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.4

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

76.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

4.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

40.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P215/45YR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/40YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4255

3455

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1400

420

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/182

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 5800

357 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.56

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.51

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 6 Series

BMW i8

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6

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