BMW 6 Series Base (2012) price & specs

Base

Overview

The 2012 BMW 6 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th November 2010. The BMW 6 Series is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $178,300 before on-road costs.

This BMW 6 Series is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 235 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 6 Series Base uses 7.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 181g of CO₂. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 897km per full tank

The BMW 6 Series measures 1369mm (53.9 inches) in height, 4894mm (192.7 inches) in length, 1894mm (74.6 inches) in width with a 2855mm (112.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1660kg (3659.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 6 Series Base comes standard with 245/35 R19 front tyres and 275/35 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

127.72 - 186.44 kW/t

127.72 kW/t

326.98 kW/t

Boot Space

300 - 460 litres

100 litres

460 litres

Fuel Efficiency

7.8 - 10.7 L/100km

7.8 L/100km

17.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

654 - 897 km

488 km

897 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,110 - 2,390 kg

1,795 kg

2,390 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

123 mm

118 mm

123 mm

Dimensions

4,894 mm

1,894 mm

1,369 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,894 mm
Overall Width	1,894 mm
Overall Height	1,369 mm
Wheelbase	2,855 mm
Turning Circle	11,700 mm
Load Capacity	450 kg

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Base

3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Internal Memory /HD

Storage capacity: 12 GB

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Steering wheel position: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: Full Map, Voice

Screen size: 10.2 in

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Includes memory seat adjustments: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 181 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 2,979 cc

Liters: 3 L

Number of cylinders: 6

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 91

Minimum fuel type: Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 70 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.8 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 897 km

Combined: 12.8 km/L

Country/highway: 16.1 km/L

Urban: 9.5 km/L

Urban: 10.5 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 320 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 235 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 450 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,800 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,300 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission code: 8HP45

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 8

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Electric adjustment: yes

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 245 mm

Location rear: yes

Diameter: 19 in

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 35

Tire width: 275 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 9 in

Body style

Body type: Coupe

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Local body type: Coupe

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 460 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 11,700 mm

Front track: 1,600 mm

Overall height: 1,369 mm

Overall length: 4,894 mm

Overall width: 1,894 mm

Rear track: 1,657 mm

Wheelbase: 2,855 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,017 mm

Headroom rear: 908 mm

Hip room front: 1,531 mm

Hip room rear: 1,338 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,445 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,263 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 2,110 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,660 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 9

System

Internet radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Alloy

On doors: Alloy

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Rear seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Thigh support type: Manual

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Thigh support type: Manual

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Fixed

Seating capacity: 2

Type: Bench, Individual/Sports

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 4

Seating configuration: 2+2

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Full service

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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