“Power & handling is awesome, along with the HUD. Love the Wi-Fi Apple car play integration & HK stereo is fantastic. Comfort suspension mode could be a bit softer otherwise great 4-door sports car”
2017 BMW 6 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 BMW 6 Series is a light-update year, led by standard iDrive 5.0 across the regular coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe range. Wireless charging and enhanced USB/Bluetooth also become standard, while the engines and overall design carry over.
About the 2017 BMW 6 Series
3rd generation 6 Series (F06/F12/F13), second year after the 2016 refresh.
BMW positions the 6 Series as a luxury grand tourer first: a long, low, stylish car built to blend strong turbo power, high-speed comfort, and an upscale cabin. The lineup gives that idea three flavors — classic coupe, open-top convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe — but the core appeal is the same. Compared with more traditional luxury sedans, the 6 Series leans harder into dramatic design and a more driver-focused feel without turning every version into a hard-edged performance car.
The regular range spans the 315-hp six-cylinder 640i and the stronger 445-hp V8-powered 650i, with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and coupe, convertible, or four-door Gran Coupe body styles. The 600-hp Alpina B6 Gran xDrive is the standout, combining all-wheel drive and a specially tuned V8 with Nappa leather and a more comfort-focused character than a track-oriented performance model.
What changed, by category
Tech
iDrive 5.0 becomes standard on the regular coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe range. Wireless charging and enhanced USB/Bluetooth also become standard, while the Alpina B6 receives the updated iDrive system and the same connectivity upgrades.
Styling and equipment
Alloy wheels move from optional to standard on the 650i Gran and 650i Gran xDrive.
Trim lineup
The 640i Gran xDrive joins the lineup, while the 640i xDrive Gran leaves it. The Alpina B6 xDrive Gran continues under the Alpina B6 Gran xDrive name.
2017 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 | 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 |
| 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 | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Manual Spt |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20–21 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 15–16 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29–30 mpg | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 445 hp | 315 hp | 445 hp | 315 hp | 445 hp | 315 hp | 445 hp | 600 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.5 in | 30.5 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 30.5 in | 30.5 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 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 2017 BMW 6 Series?
The biggest change is standard iDrive 5.0 across the regular 2017 BMW 6 Series coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe range. Wireless charging and enhanced USB/Bluetooth also become standard.
Was the 2017 BMW 6 Series redesigned?
No, the 2017 BMW 6 Series was not redesigned. It remains part of the third generation and carries over the shape, engines, and updates introduced for 2016.
Did the 2017 BMW 6 Series engines change from 2016?
No major engine change is identified for 2017. The regular lineup continues with the 315-hp turbocharged six-cylinder in the 640i and the 445-hp twin-turbo V8 in the 650i, while the Alpina B6 uses a 600-hp tuned V8.
Is the 2017 BMW 6 Series meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
The main difference is newer standard cabin technology rather than a change to how the car looks or drives. The 2017 model is most relevant to shoppers who value standard iDrive 5.0, wireless charging, and enhanced USB/Bluetooth.
Did the 2017 BMW 6 Series trim lineup change?
Yes. The 640i Gran xDrive joins the 2017 lineup, the 640i xDrive Gran leaves it, and the Alpina B6 xDrive Gran continues under the Alpina B6 Gran xDrive name.
2017 BMW 6 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 BMW 6 Series.
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