BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i SE 2dr Review

For The huge V8 engine makes for blistering pace and a great noise, and with a good motorway ride and strong refinement, it’s a great way to thunder across continents.

Against It’s pricey to buy and even pricier to run. The weight of the car and the remote steering means it could feel sportier in bends, too.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

A fast and classy way to cover hundreds of miles in one go, but you’ll need deep pockets to buy and run it.

What Car? readers say

4

Key facts

0–60mph: 5 secs
Top speed: 155 mph
Average mpg: 26.4
Tank range: 407 miles

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The full BMW 6 Series review

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Brutal acceleration is never far away
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
In its element when you’re cruising
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Quiet enough for long-distance jaunts
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Not cheap on either count
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
A properly luxurious feel
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Most of what you’d expect
Behind The Wheel
5 out of 5 stars
Comfortable and orderly
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Not quite a genuine four-seater
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Enough to be getting on with

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

You have two trims to choose from. We recommend SE, because it comes with all the luxury toys you need. MSport trim adds plenty to the price, but only cosmetic revisions to the car. On both, standard kit also includes Drive Dynamic Control, which lets you choose between four driving modes ranging from Comfort to Sport+, and tailors the steering, gearbox and throttle accordingly.

You can also add options to personalise your car. Adaptive Drive adjusts the suspension according to your selected mode, and Integral Active Steering turns all four wheels for sharper responses. Both are pricey, though.

You choose between three engines. The petrols include a 3.0-litre turbo known as the 640i, and a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 badged 650i, both driven through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Both are hugely quick, but so is the 640d, which has a 3.0-litre turbodiesel. It also has lower running costs and a superior touring range, and that’s why it’s our favourite.