2010 BMW M6 Review
Price Estimate: $9,570 - $13,974





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Delectable 500-horsepower V10, excellent handling, relatively supple ride, high-quality cabin, great seats.
Cons
- Outdated single-clutch SMG automated manual, uncharacteristically numb steering, polarizing styling.
What’s new
The 2010 BMW M6 receives BMW's much-improved new iDrive interface, which includes more buttons on the center console, a better menu structure and a hard-drive-based navigation system.
Edmunds says
The 2010 BMW M6 has one of the best engines on the planet. If you're down with the styling, high-performance coupes don't get much better for $100,000.
For sale near Shreveport, LA
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- $16,800great price$9,071 below market
- 39,447 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 10cyl automated manual
- Watermark Honda (433 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Paducah, KY
Local Trade-In, Back-Up Camera, Memory Seats, Bluetooth Connection, Leather, Heated Seats, Rear View Camera, Previous owner was ready for something ne...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSEH9C57ACY25326
Stock: H60672B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-27-2025 - $20,995
- 93,618 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 10cyl automated manual
- Auto Vault (767 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Fort Wayne, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSEK9C58ACY80501
Stock: Y80501
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-01-2025
Vehicle overview
The 6 Series-based 2010 BMW M6 deserves to be more of an automotive icon than it is. Just look at its résumé: zero to 60 mph in well under 5 seconds, stellar handling and braking, daily-driver ride quality, coupe and convertible body styles and a phenomenal race-bred V10 that belongs in any conversation about the top engines in the world. The previous M6 from the 1980s is certifiably iconic, as is the V12-powered 850CSi coupe that followed in the 1990s. So what is it about the current M6 that keeps it from being mentioned in the same breath as its illustrious predecessors?
Plain and simple, it's the car's styling. A subjective matter, to be sure, but one that also has a way of separating the legendary cars from the pretty good ones. The M6 has got it all on paper, from knuckle-whitening performance to high-tech features, but its oddly protruding trunk lid and droopy headlights knock its elegance index down a notch. Still, there are those for whom the M6's styling will seem edgy, different, daring. These are the people who will buy the M6, and they'll know better than anyone what a downright thrilling car this is to drive.
Having said that, we've repeatedly slapped the M6 with two performance-related demerits: The steering feel falls short of BMW's customary high standards, and the lurch-prone SMG single-clutch automated manual is well behind these dual-clutch times. However, you can get a conventional six-speed manual if you want, which fixes the SMG situation, and the rest of the M6 is so entertaining that the subpar steering is hardly a deal-breaker.
For 2010, one additionally previous demerit has been erased thanks to an updated iDrive system. Like other 2010 BMW models, the M6's iDrive gets a new interface with more sensible-to-use menus, extra buttons for accessing oft-used features and a hard-drive-based navigation system. With this fixed, one's consideration of the M6 could very well come down to styling. If classic looks is your thing, you'd be better off going with a Porsche 911 (the current model has got its aesthetic groove back), a Jaguar XKR or the coupe-only Maserati GranTurismo. But if all-out performance and daily-driver flexibility are high on your list of priorities, the 2010 BMW M6 is hard to beat.
Performance & mpg
The rear-wheel-drive 2010 BMW M6 is powered by a 5.0-liter V10 that pumps out a thrilling 500 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed single-clutch automated manual gearbox called SMG is standard, and it can be operated via wheel-mounted shift paddles, manual shift-lever manipulation or a full-automatic mode. A six-speed manual transmission is available at no additional cost.
The M6 makes quick work of acceleration tests, as you might expect. We've timed an SMG-equipped coupe at just 4.6 seconds to 60 mph en route to a 12.8-second quarter-mile. Expect the heavier convertible M6 to require a few extra tenths. EPA fuel economy estimates for all M6 models are an impressively bad 11 mpg city/17 mpg highway and 13 mpg in mixed driving.
Safety
The 2010 BMW M6 comes standard with multilevel stability control, antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for the coupe, automatic rollover hoops for the convertible and front and rear parking sensors.
Driving
The M6's V10 is the kind of engine we wish we could carry with us from car to car. With a redline in excess of 8,000 rpm, it's got the goods to satisfy wannabe F1 drivers, yet there's plenty of midrange punch as well. Throttle response is immediate, and the engine note is about as close to a real racecar soundtrack as you can get on the street. Unfortunately, the SMG gearbox always lurches on upshifts, an unavoidable consequence of its outdated single-clutch design. The six-speed manual transmission rectifies this problem, although in testing of the mechanically identical M5, we found the manual prone to overheating. In aggressive cornering, the 2010 BMW M6 is a willing companion thanks to its taut chassis and wide tires, though advanced drivers will find the steering feel wanting -- an unusual shortcoming for a BMW. As a daily driver, the M6 is impressively quiet and comfortable despite its sporting pedigree.
Interior
The 2010 BMW M6's dashboard layout is clean and attractive, but it's basically lifted out of the 5 Series sedan, so it's not particularly sporty relative to, say, the dash Porsche puts into the 911. Materials quality, however, is absolutely first-rate. The newly revised iDrive system with hard-drive-based navigation is finally a competitive infotainment interface, thanks to additional physical buttons around the control knob and a new menu structure that just makes a lot more sense. As ever, it also provides access to in-depth functions like the maximum-performance "P500 Sport" mode that unleashes all 500 hp (400 hp being the default output) with instantaneous throttle response.
The M6's front sport seats are among the best in the world, offering both excellent lateral support and drive-all-day comfort. The tight rear seats are strictly for short trips, though. Trunk capacity for the coupe is 13 cubic feet, while the convertible manages a decent 12.4 cubes (10.6 with the top down).
2010 BMW M6 models
The 2010 BMW M6 is offered as either a coupe or convertible. Based on the 6 Series, the M6 comes standard with 19-inch double-spoke wheels, a carbon-fiber roof (coupe only) a body kit (including a more aggressive front airdam, side-sill extensions and a rear diffuser), adaptive xenon headlights, adjustable suspension dampers, leather-upholstered 12-way power front sport seats with driver memory settings, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, Bluetooth, the revised iDrive interface with a hard-drive-based navigation system featuring real-time traffic updates, and a 13-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system. The convertible comes with a power soft top.
Options include a head-up display, keyless entry/ignition, satellite radio, HD Radio, iPod/USB integration and leather trim for the dash and console. Walnut wood trim is standard in the M6, but olive ash wood and carbon-fiber trim are also available.

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2 out of 5 stars2/5Below Average
#48 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars
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31.7%
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BMW M6 Owner Reviews
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It *IS* my everyday car
5 out of 5 starsmatomizer, 06/14/2011
2007 BMW M6 2dr Coupe (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
This is my everyday car, except for my wife's minivan which I don't really drive.
I love love love this car.
I bought it used a year and a half ago and it has never ceased to amaze me every time I get behind the wheel.
I don't mind the smg.
I just shift it how I want anyway and go back and forth between auto and manual.
I played around with the shift points until I just finally left it … on default.
I love being able to just BE where I want to be in traffic without thinking.
BMW was faithful to the spirit of man when they built this car.
Tranny issues that cannot be resolved!
2 out of 5 starsDMK Dallas, 10/22/2015
2008 BMW M6 2dr Coupe (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
Do not buy this car unless you have a written warranty on all aspects of the SMG transmission. The dealer will sell you this car as an automatic with a 3rd party warranty, but when it fails, and it will, the 3rd party says that it is a manual transmission with normal wear and tear.... $15000 later you will still have a car that doesn't work! Anyone need any M6 parts??
BMW M6 Coupe
5 out of 5 starsTerry, 12/10/2009
2007 BMW M6 2dr Coupe (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
I ordered this vehicle new in 2007. The car is everything I expected. My M6 averages 24.4 mpg highway at 80 mph. Much better the the 4.4 X5 Sport that gets 18.4 highway. The M6 has the styling, power and performance that is advertised. I would recommend the vehicle.
What an AWESOME car!!
4.88 out of 5 starsPainMD, 08/31/2008
2007 BMW M6 2dr Convertible (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
I purchased my 2007 BMW M6 Convertible about 10 months ago. I decided to hold off on submitting my review until now because I like to form a close relationship with my vehicle before singing its accolades. Well, all I can say is that this car has exceeded all my expectations. It is simply the best car I have ever owned, bar none. The car is an absolute blast to drive. For the first time, … I actually look forward to getting up in the morning to drive the 20 miles to my office. Same applies to my drive home from work. The V10 engine is sublime. The handling is confidence-inspiring. The build quality is second to none. As far as the iDrive and SMG are concerned, I love them both.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 BMW M6, so we've included reviews for other years of the M6 since its last redesign.
2010 M6 Highlights
Convertible
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $108,150 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $327/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the M6 include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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