Used 2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Base Sedan Review

Blending the utility of a sedan, the style of a coupe, and the appetite for speed of a sports car, the 2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe serves many disciplines. It's capable of transporting the family in luxury and delivering hair-raising performance in equal measures.

Compared to the regular 6 Series Gran Coupe, the M6 version becomes a thoroughbred by way of a 560-horsepower V8 (or an optional 600 hp), a quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and sport-tuned suspension, wheels and brakes. You can even get a manual transmission if you want. Unlike many large coupe-inspired German sedans, the M6 is only available with rear-wheel drive, which imbues it with more engaging handling at the expense of low-speed acceleration.

We expect a replacement for this car and the 6 Series to debut soon, making the 2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe likely the last of this generation.

The 2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe is a high-performance luxury sedan available in a single trim level. It stands apart visually from other 6 Series Gran Coupes with distinctive elements such as a carbon-fiber roof, unique front and rear fascias, quad tailpipes, and a range of other equipment.

Standard features start with a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine (560 horsepower, 500 pound-feet of torque) that's paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. They also include 20-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, a limited-slip differential, automatic adaptive LED headlights, LED foglights and taillights, front and rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, automatic soft-close doors, power-folding and heated auto-dimming mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, four-zone automatic climate control, power front seats with heating and memory settings, leather upholstery, extended leather trim, a power-adjustable steering wheel, carbon-fiber accents and split rear-folding seatbacks.

Also standard are Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, driver-adjustable settings, BMW's iDrive interface with a 10.2-inch display, smartphone app integration, a navigation system, wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with satellite radio and USB-iPod integration. Wireless Apple CarPlay support is included, but only as a subscription service with a free first year.

The M6 Gran Coupe's Executive package adds a heated steering wheel, a head-up display (also available separately), a power rear sunshade, power rear side-window shades, ventilated and fatigue-reducing "active" front seats, heated rear seats and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.

The Driver Assistance Plus package features a lane departure warning system, blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view camera system, and a forward collision warning system with pedestrian detection, while the Parking Assistance package adds side- and top-view parking cameras.

For more power (or if you're interested in taking your M6 Gran Coupe to a racetrack), you can get the Competition package that increases engine output to 600 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. You also get lightweight alloy wheels; revised tuning for the suspension, steering and rear differential; retuned stability control that provides a higher threshold for intervention in the M Dynamic mode; and a black chrome finish for the tailpipes.

The M Driver's package includes one full day of high-performance driver's training at a BMW Performance Center and a higher top-speed limit of 190 mph.

Stand-alone options include an alternative 20-inch wheel design in silver or black, carbon-ceramic brakes, a synthetic suede headliner, and an infrared night-vision system with pedestrian detection. A six-speed manual transmission is a no-cost option.