2013 BMW 6 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 BMW 6 Series is the arrival of the Gran Coupe, which adds four doors and more useful rear seating to the lineup. The 650i also gets a stronger twin-turbo V8, while several comfort and technology features become standard.
About the 2013 BMW 6 Series
3rd generation 6 Series (F12/F13), second year for Coupe and Convertible; first year for the F06 Gran Coupe.
BMW markets the 6 Series as a grand-touring luxury car first and a sharp-edged sport coupe second. Its core appeal is dramatic styling, a driver-focused cabin, strong turbocharged power, and long-distance comfort that feels richer and more relaxed than smaller BMW coupes. In 2013, the new Gran Coupe extends that same idea into a four-door shape, giving the model range more everyday usefulness while keeping the same low, elegant look and premium road-trip character.
The 2013 lineup spans sleek coupes and convertibles plus the new four-door Gran Coupe, which keeps the low-roof look but adds easier rear access and a split-folding rear seat. The 640i uses a 315-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine, while the 650i models have a 445-hp twin-turbo V8; xDrive versions add all-wheel drive. Navigation, a rearview camera, parking sensors, and adaptive xenon headlights are notable features across the range.
What changed, by category
2013 BMW 6 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20–23 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30–33 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 400 hp | 315 hp | 443 hp | 400 hp | 443 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | |||
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | |||
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2013 BMW 6 Series?
The biggest change is the new Gran Coupe, a four-door version of the 6 Series with easier rear-seat access and more passenger usefulness. It joins the existing coupe and convertible body styles.
Is every 2013 BMW 6 Series a four-door Gran Coupe?
No. The 2013 6 Series still includes two-door coupe and convertible models, while the new 640i Gran, 650i Gran, and 650i Gran xDrive have the four-door Gran Coupe body.
What changed on the 2013 BMW 650i?
The 2013 BMW 650i gets an updated twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 rated at 445 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, plus automatic engine stop/start. Its city and highway fuel-economy ratings also rise compared with 2012.
How does the 2013 BMW 6 Series differ from the 2012 model?
The 2013 model adds the four-door Gran Coupe, upgrades the 650i’s V8, and makes heated front seats and USB ports standard across the lineup. Premium audio also becomes standard on the 650i and 650i xDrive.