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USED CAR
VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 71BMW 6 Series
This luxurious grand tourer is a four-door, stylish hatchback. Power
comes from a 3.0-liter, turbocharged six-cylinder or a 4.4-liter V8
turbo engine, mated to either an eight-speed automatic transmis-
sion or a seven-speed automatic in the high-performance version.
The V8 delivers ferocious acceleration and an invigorating exhaust
note. Handling is sharp, and the ride is compliant and controlled.
The cabin is quiet. Controls take some getting used to but ultimately
prove to be logical, except for the confusing gear selector for the
dual-clutch automatic on M versions. The M6 is a more performance-
oriented, track-ready version.Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 30
Owner Satisfaction 30
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $70,300-$124,400
Body Styles: 4-door hatchback;
convertible; sedan
Trim Lines: 640i, 650i, Alpina B6,
Gran Turismo, M6
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 3.0-liter 6 turbo (315 hp);
3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 hp); 4.4-liter V8
turbo (445, 560, 600 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic;
7-speed sequentialLength (in.)..................... 193
Width (in.) ......................75
Height (in.) ......................54
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 112
Weight (lb.) ..................4,355
% weight front/rear ...........52/48Max. Load (lb.) .................770
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 13
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRPremium
EPA combined mpg ..............2016 17 18
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BMW 5 Series
The 5 Series is a remarkably satisfying car, but one that is no longer
the sporty choice of this class. Instead, it’s very plush, super-quiet,
finely crafted inside, and frugal with fuel. The all-wheel-drive 530i
we tested rides comfortably and handles responsively. Its turbo four-
cylinder engine is paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic trans-
mission and delivers an impressive 26 mpg overall yet delivers some
zip. The 540i uses a punchy 335-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder that
effortlessly delivers power. AWD is available, and standard on the
V8-powered M550i. The 530e plug-in hybrid costs about the same as
the 530i. It can go about 14 miles on electric power alone and takes
2 hours to charge on a 240-volt charger. Forward collision warning
and city speed automatic emergency braking are standard.
Overall Score 71
Predicted Reliability 02
Owner Satisfaction 05
Road-Test Score 94
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 40Base Price: $53,400-$110,000
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: 530e, 530e xDrive, 530i,
530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M5,
M550i xDrive, M5 Competition
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 hybrid (248 hp); 2.0-
liter 4 turbo (248 hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbod-
iesel (261 hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 hp);
4.4-liter V8 turbo (456, 600, 617 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic
Length (in.)..................... 195
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................58
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 117
Weight (lb.) ..................3,950
% weight front/rear ...........53/47
Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 19
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
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CR overall mpg ..................26 Worse than average
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