BMW 6 SERIES - PRODUCT CATALOGUE User manual

BMW 6 Series Coupé
BMW 6 Series
Convertible
Sheer
Driving Pleasure

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The pleasure you get from driving a BMW is the result of fine engineering – always setting the benchmark because it is based on much more than engine power. This is the tradition
behind BMW EfficientDynamics. It includes the visionary CleanEnergy hydrogen-powered engine, already used in a number of completely emission-free BMW 7 Series saloons. Also
going into production soon is the BMW ActiveHybrid – an intelligent, demand-oriented combination of internal combustion engine and electric motor. And every BMW already includes a
multi-award winning BMW EfficientDynamics technology package as standard that boosts dynamics even further whilst simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
High Precision Injection
In this cutting-edge generation of petrol direct
injection, the Piezo injectors are positioned very
close to the spark plugs. They inject the fuel
at high pressure and with extreme precision.
Several injections are possible per ignition
process. Thanks to fast and flexible electronic
control, the timing and quantity of the injections
can be precisely adjusted to the power requirement,
the temperature and the pressure in the cylinder –
for more output and greater efficiency.
Air vent control
Engine management signals the engine’s
current cooling capacity requirements
constantly while driving, rendering a permanent
airstream through the radiator unnecessary. The
air vents in front of the radiator open or close
depending on the environmental temperature
and road speed. When shut they improve
aerodynamics, shorten the engine’s warm-up
time and so reduce fuel consumption.
Brake Energy Regeneration
To supply a battery with electrical energy, the generator (alternator) is
permanently driven using engine power, which demands additional fuel
consumption. Brake Energy Regeneration means the generator usually
only generates electricity when the driver either takes the foot off
the accelerator or brakes – previously unused kinetic energy is
transformed in coasting mode into electrical energy before being fed
into the battery. In this way, electricity is generated while coasting,
without consuming fuel.
Valvetronic
Valve lift control is fullyvariable in engines with Valvetronic. The result is
improved cold start behaviour and smoother running, as well as a significant
drop in fuel consumption.
Optimum Shift Indicator
Timely gear shifts are one of the most effective and easiest ways to
save fuel. This is where Optimum Shift Indicator in conjunction with
6-speed manual transmission comes in. It shows the driver what gear
to use in order to save fuel.
Some BMW EfficientDynamics featuresare dependent on the car’s equipment and are not available for all
model variants. Your BMW partner will be happy to provide you with information on all equipment details.
BMW already offers 23 models with CO2
emissions of 140 g/km and significantly less.
But that’s just for starters. We’re carrying on
our research with EfficientDynamics – in the
quest to bring you more driving pleasure and
less emissions.
And this is what comes out.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less Emissions. More driving pleasure.

sWhite direction indicators are an attractive
detail, adding to the sporting appearance of the
BMW 6 Series.
sSide indicator lights lend the profile a note
of individuality.
sBrake Force Display helps following drivers
to judge your braking situation. Under light
braking, the lower three rows of LEDs in the rear
light units illuminate in red, along with the light
guide strips of the rear lights whenever driving
lights are not in use. Under full braking force,
the upper two rows of LEDs also illuminate,
generating especially bright braking light.
sFog lights built into the front air dam,
improving safety in poor visibility conditions.
Ellipsoid freeform technology enables very
even illumination of the road.
sXenon Headlights for high and low beam, with automatic headlight range control, significantly
improve road illumination at night, in bad weather or poor visibility. In combination with the optional
Adaptive Headlights with variable light distribution, they illuminate bends via electro-
mechanical movement of the headlights when the driver turns the steering wheel.
oHigh-beam assistant aids the driver at night by automatically dimming the headlights for
oncoming traffic, when approaching vehicles up ahead, and in the presence of sufficient street
lighting.
sHeadlight washing system for optimal
illumination of the road in all weather conditions.
Headlights are automatically cleaned in parallel
with the windscreen when the lights are on.
sDoor handles in body colour.
oSoft Close Automatic system gently closes
both doors, using an electric motor.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

oShadow Line, high-gloss. The BMW 6
Series Coupé: surrounds the edging of the side
windows in the front and rear, the window
recess finishers, the windscreen washer jets
as well as the mirror base and attachment in
Black high-gloss. The BMW 6 Series Convertible:
surrounds the window recess finishers, the
windscreen washer jets as well as the mirror
base and attachment in Black high-gloss.
oGlass roof, with electrically operated lift
function and sun shade, and comfort opening /
closing via tip keys.
sBMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke
styling 117 with runflat tyres, 7.5 J x 17"
wheels, 245/50 R 17 tyres (standard on the
630i and 635d).
oBMW light-alloy wheels V-spoke
styling 248 with runflat tyres, 8 J x 18" wheels,
245/45 R 18 tyres (standard on the 650i).
oBMW light-alloy wheels double-spoke
styling 266 with mixed runflat tyres, 8 J x 18"
wheels with 245/45 R 18 tyres at the front,
9 J x 18" wheels with 275/40 R 18 tyres at
the rear.
oBMW light-alloy wheels ellipsoid
styling 121 with mixed runflat tyres, 8.5 J x 19"
wheels with 245/40 R 19 tyres at the front,
9 J x 19" wheels with 275/35 R 19 tyres at
the rear.
oBMW light-alloy wheels styling 218 with
mixed runflat tyres, 8.5 J x 19" wheels with
245/40 R 19 tyres at the front, 9 J x 19" wheels
with 275/35 R 19 tyres at the rear.
oBMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke
styling 249, forged and polished, with mixed
runflat tyres, 8,5 J x 19" wheels with 245/40 R 19
tyres at the front, 9 J x 19" wheels with
275/35 R19 tyres at the rear.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

sSports leather steering wheel, three
spokes, with multifunction; the driver can
operate radio, CD player and telephone
(optional) via integrated buttons – keeping
both hands safely on the steering wheel.
sController, the core element of iDrive
(for driver and front passenger), is a rotary/push
button for controlling a multitude of functions
via the Control Display. The new direct menu
control buttons open the menu for the CD,
radio, navigation system* and telephone; tactile
design ensures each key can be identified
through touch alone.
oM leather steering wheel, rim designed for
optimal grip, three spokes, with multifunction;
the driver can operate radio, CD player and
telephone (optional) via integrated buttons –
keeping both hands safely on the steering
wheel.
sControl Display with 6.5-inch colour
display. Displays functions selected by the
Controller (e.g. on-board computer or radio).
Screen size is 8.8-inch in combination with
Navigation system Professional*.
oNavigation system Professional* with
high-definition 8.8-inch colour display, including
radio Professional and hard disk storage for audio
and navigation data. Directions are provided
by the voice computer, arrows or on the map
display. Splitscreen function enables division
of the display.
oNavigation system Professional with
integrated Bluetooth mobile phone preparation
for the use of Telematics Services*.
* Not available in all countries. Please consult your BMW partner.
sAutomatic air conditioning with extra
features, including Automatic Air Recirculation
(AAR), solar and condensation sensors,
automatic temperature control, air distribution
(separate for driver and passenger) and airflow
control. Settings shown on Control Display.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment
sFunctional bookmarks: Each button can be programmed to instantly activate any
commonly-used function of the navigation, audio or telephone systems, (e.g. a radio station or a
CD title), enabling the driver and front passenger to access eight favourite functions with ease.

oTV function enables the reception of
analogue and digital television via the 8.8-inch
Control Display when the car is stationary.
Can receive terrestrially broadcast and digital
(DVB-T) transmissions.
oPark Distance Control (PDC), front and
rear, aids parking and manoeuvring in tight
spaces. The proximity of obstacles is indicated
acoustically and visually in the Control Display.
oBMW Night Vision uses an infrared camera
to detect people and animals beyond the scope
of the headlights at a distance of up to 300
metres. The camera's image appears in the
Control Display, enabling you to avoid danger in
good time on poorly lit roads.
sRadio BMW Business, 6 channel amplifier,
diversity function aerial, scan function, CD
player.
oRadio BMW Professional, features as Radio
BMW Business plus dual-tuner reception and
MP3 decoder.
oDAB tuner for receiving digital radio
programmes.
sCD player, features include title scan
and power-assisted CD insert/eject (shown
here in combination with Navigation system
Professional).
oCD changer for six CDs, built into glove
compartment.
oUSB/Audio interface under the front
arm rest for connecting compatible audio
sources to the sound system, such as an iPod.
sAUX-IN connection for an external audio
source, e.g. an MP3 player.
sHiFi loudspeaker system with eight
speakers for brilliant sound.
oHiFi system Professional LOGIC7
provides an enormously rich, intense acoustic
experience, with 13 loudspeakers (11 in
the Convertible) creating a near-perfect
soundstage. The central bass concept allows
for highly authentic reproduction of bass
frequencies via sill-mounted subwoofers.
oBMW Individual High-End Audio System
features 16 extraordinary high-performance
speakers (12 in the Convertible) with exclusive
neodymium magnet drives that create an
acoustic experience comparable to a live
concert. Volume and equaliser settings
adjust automatically to the vehicle speed.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

sDynamic Driving Control (sport mode), at
the touch of a button, engine response to the
accelerator becomes even more spontaneous.
In models with sports automatic transmission
shift times are shorter and up-shifting is delayed
for a more sporty driving style. Steering
assistance is also reduced for improved feel of
the road.
oActive Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function. Driving assistance system for
increased comfort and active safety in
particular for driving in slow-moving traffic.
Combines Cruise Control with active safe
distance control to a stand-still in bumper-to-
bumper driving, with automatic restart in typical
„stop and go“ situations.
oHead-up Display conveys important
information such as current speed directly in
the driver’s field of vision. Direction arrows from
the navigation system, Active Cruise Control
functions and Check Control data can also be
displayed.
sCruise Control with braking function
lets you store and maintain a chosen speed
above approx. 30 km/h (activated by left-
hand control stalk on the steering column).
After accelerating, the pre-selected speed is
automatically resumed.
sInfo Display with precise, anti-glare
analogue instruments. Information such as
time, exterior temperature and trip mileage
can be selected at any time on LC displays in
the instrument panel.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment
oThe Lane Departure Warning system
uses a camera to monitor when the vehicle is
approaching lane markings, and immediately
warns the driver via a steering wheel vibration.
The system is designed for country roads and
motorways, and is switched on and off with a
button in the multifunction steering wheel.
s6-speed manual transmission makes for
extremely dynamic driving. It provides perfectly
spaced ratios and light, precise short-throw
operation. The close matching of six ratios
allows you to make excellent use of the engine’s
sporty character in your own driving style.
o6-speed sports automatic transmission
offers a particularly sporting transmission
character with faster gearshifts for an even
more dynamic driving experience; gearshift
paddles are mounted on the sports leather
steering wheel. (Standard for 635d)

sStandard seats with electric seat
adjustment and memory function for driver’s
seat (BMW 6 Series Convertible with Exclusive
Pearl leather upholstery depicted above) with
electric adjustment for length, height, backrest
angle and tilt control.
o Sports seats for driver and front passenger,
incl. memory function for driver’s seat (the
BMW 6 Series Convertible with Dakota leather
upholstery shown here). Pronounced side
bolsters ensure optimal lateral support in all
driving conditions. Electric adjustment of
height, length, backrest angle and tilt control.
Thigh support manually adjustable. With
lumbar support as standard.
oSeat heating, for driver and front passenger.
With heated cushion and backrest, providing
comfortable warmth quickly after beginning the
journey (standard on 650i).
sElectric seat adjustment for driver and
front passenger. Electric adjustment of
backrest, cushion (incl. driver seat memory),
exterior mirrors, steering column and automatic
tilt-down for passenger exterior side mirror.
oLumbar support for driver and front
passenger seats, electrically adjustable
vertically and horizontally, for an ergonomically
sound seating position and added back muscle
support.
s Rear seat bench (the BMW 6 Series Coupé
depicted above) with two individually formed
seats and ergonomic belt system. With centre-
mounted buckles, two three-point belts
and head restraints (incl. ISOFIX child seat
mounting).
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

sRain sensor, incl. automatic driving lights
control. When activated, the rain sensor
engages windscreen wipers automatically and
controls their frequency. Headlights are
switched on automatically at low beam when it
starts getting dark.
sInterior mirror with automatic anti-glare
function. Automatically dims when exposed to
more than a given light intensity from following
cars.
oInterior and exterior mirrors with
automatic anti-glare function and exterior
mirrors with fold-in function.
oGarage door opener for additional comfort.
The self-learning remote control enables you
to open and close your garage door or driveway
gate directly from the car.
sFront armrest, two height positions,
including storage bin (shown here) for small
items. (Storage bin located under telephone
unit when combined with mobile phone
preparation).
oMobile phone preparation with Bluetooth
interface (incl. hands-free facility, charger
connection and aerial). A Bluetooth-compatible
phone can be connected using a snap-in
adapter (separately available), allowing control
via the multifunction steering wheel and voice
control system. Your local BMW partner will be
happy to advise on recommended telephones.
oCupholder (front), can be removed and
stored in the rear centre console storage bin.
Includes an additional rear cup holder.
sStorage compartment in rear centre
console, hinged.
oComfort access for locking/unlocking
vehicle doors without the need to handle the
remote control. Simply keep the ignition key
in your pocket, briefcase or handbag. What’s
more, the engine can be started up without the
key via the start/stop button.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

sLuggage compartment (BMW 6 Series
Coupé depicted above), fully lined and easily
accessible. Offers space for two 46-inch golf
bags and further baggage, incl. four lashing
eyelets. Side bins for safe storage of smaller
items.
oLights package, incl. vicinity lighting in the
exterior mirrors, entry strips with illuminated
BMW logo, map compartment light and
illuminated door handles.
sSoft top compartment, variable: can be
effortlessly raised or lowered with one hand
using the integrated swivel handle. The
advantage: a special folding mechanism folds
the soft top compartment flat, for optimisation
of luggage compartment volume. When
lowered, the compartment stores the soft top.
sLuggage compartment, fully lined
with textile lining, with integrated soft top
compartment (lowered).
sLuggage compartment, with soft-top
compartment raised: When the soft-top is
closed the soft-top compartment is not
required and can be easily moved forwards
and raised with one hand. The spacious
and easily-accessible boot is thus fully available
for luggage.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

sFully-automatic roof operation: the open/
close function occurs automatically at the
touch of a button (when vehicle is stationary).
The vertical rear window can be retracted
independently of the soft top. The soft top can
also be opened comfortably via the radio
remote control.
sFin roof, fully-automatic. Sets unprecedented
standards in noise insulation. In connection
with the retractable rear window, it offers very
effective ventilation of the vehicle interior.
When closed, it gives the convertible a typical
coupé-like silhouette; when opened, it is
stowed in the soft top compartment fitted in the
luggage compartment. Available in grey or
black.
sComfort entry: seat backs are released
easily with one hand. The whole seat then
glides forwards for effortless entry and exit.
sSeat-integrated belt system for the
BMW 6 Series Convertible provides optimal
passenger protection and ideal seatbelt
ergonomics in every position.
oWind deflector makes open-top driving
more pleasurable by reducing irritating drafts
and annoying isolated turbulence in the
shoulder and neck region. The wind deflector
is easy to operate and can be stowed away
compactly in the luggage compartment.
sGlass rear window, vertically retractable,
can be raised and lowered independently of the
soft top. When the roof is closed and the rear
window is lowered, the interior is effectively
ventilated for a pleasant climate. When the roof
is open, the raised rear window improves the
comfort of rear seat passengers.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment
oSki bag enables up to two pairs of skis or
one snowboard to be transported even when
every seat is occupied. When not needed, the
ski bag is stored in the centre armrest, out of
sight.
oBMW Welt: Taking delivery of a car has always
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the experience and delivery centre in Munich,
Germany. Visit the Museum, tour the plant
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oSports package: The contours of the
bonnet and the large 19-inch BMW double-
spoke 288 light-alloy wheels with mixed tyres
emphasise the sporting character of the
BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible. This
arresting appearance is perfectly accentuated
by the low-set M sports suspension and the
Individual Shadow Line, high-gloss. Exclusive
to the sports package: Imola Red and Carbon
Black, both BMW M paint finishes, plus five
other choices of exterior colours. Inside the
cabin, sports seats in Dakota leather, the
M leather steering wheel and the brushed
Aluminium interior trim create a dynamic
atmosphere. The roofliner in Anthracite and
the lights package complete this exclusive
ensemble.
BMW light-alloy wheel double-spoke 288
with mixed runflat tyres, 8.5 J x 19" wheels with
245/40 R 19 tyres at the front, 9 J x 19" wheels
with 275/35 R 19 tyres at the rear.
Sports seats for driver and front passenger
with memory function for driver’s seat
feature pronounced side bolsters for excellent
lateral support in every driving situation; seat
height, cushion angle, backrest angle and
fore-and-aft position are all individually power-
adjustable. The thigh support is manually
adjustable. Lumbar support is standard in
connection with the M leather steering wheel,
the perfect combination of dynamics and
comfort.
Exhaust tailpipes in dark chrome for an even
more assertive sporting character. The BMW
650i Coupé and Convertible are also equipped
with an exhaust system distinguished by a
unique sound.
sStandardequipment oOptional equipment

sStandard equipment oOptional equipment -Not available
Safety 630i
Coupé
650i
Coupé
635d
Coupé
630i
Convertible
650i
Convertible
635d
Convertible
Active headrests s s s s s s
Airbags:
–Airbags fordriverand frontpassenger s s s s s s
–Head airbagsinthe front s s s - - -
–Side airbagsfordriver andfrontpassenger s s s s s s
Alarm system with remote control o o o o o o
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) s s s s s s
Auxiliary indicator light in the front side panel s s s s s s
Brakes:
–Disc brakesatthe frontandrear,inner-vented s s s s s s
Central locking, locks doors, tailgate, fuel cap and centre console s s s s s s
Centre lock switch s s s s s s
Child seat fastening ISOFIX, in the rear for the two outer seats s s s s s s
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC, incl ABS, Brake Assistant and DTC) with additional functions s s s s s s
Radio remote control for central locking s s s s s s
Roll-over safety system (reinforced A-pillars and upper windscreen frame, roll-over bars integrated in rear headrests) - - - s s s
Run-flat indicator s s s s s s
Safety body shell
– Bumper system with interchangeable crumple zones front and rear absorbing impacts at speeds
up to 15 km/h, reversible impact absorbers in the front fully absorbing impacts at speeds up to 4 km/h s s s s s s
– Side impact protection s s s s s s
Seat belts
– Inertia-reelseatbelts inthefront withpyrotechnical beltlatchtensioner, belt force governorand rearseatbelt
system with three-pointinertia-reel seatbelts s s s - - -
–Seat-integrated beltsystemwith inertia-reelseatbeltsin the front,pyrotechnicalbelt latch tensioner, beltforce
governor and rear seat belt system with three-point inertia-reel seat belts - - - s s s
Warning triangle and first aid-kit s s s s s s
Windscreen with green shade band o o o o o o
Exterior design 630i
Coupé
650i
Coupé
635d
Coupé
630i
Convertible
650i
Convertible
635d
Convertible
Bumpers and exterior mirrors in body colour s s s s s s
Chrome Line Exterior s s s o o o
Direction indicators, white, with LED technology s s s s s s
Exterior door handles in body colour s s s s s s
Front grille with kidney slats in Chrome - s - - s -
Metallic paintwork o o o o o o
Model designation, deletion o o o o o o