2004 BMW 6-Series Review Summary & Specs
645Ci Coupe
Grand touring in the modern era.
Summary & Specs
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The BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible are comfortable and sporty. Driving these cars is a joy. The BMW 645Ci Coupe ($69,300) and 645Ci Convertible ($76,300) are priced between the Mercedes CLK Coupe ($52,800) and CLK Convertible ($59,850) and the Mercedes SL500 ($88,500). And in terms of wonderfulness, it falls somewhere between the CLK and SL.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sports Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup |
BMW 645Ci Coupe ($69,300); 645Ci Convertible ($76,300) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
4.4-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
six-speed automatic with Steptronic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic with Steptronic; 6-speed sequential manual (SMG) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual two-stage smart airbags; front safety belt tensioners and force limiters; automatic-locking retractors on all safety belts and Isofix attachments for child restraint seats; active knee protection; ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, dynamic brake control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
head protection system (standard on coupe); rollover protection system (standard on convertible) |
| Basic Warranty |
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| Assembled In |
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| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$69,300 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
BMW 645Ci Coupe ($69,300) |
| Standard Equipment |
climate control w automatic dual control and micron filter; Dakota leather upholstery; moonroof; rain-sensing wipers; Park Distance Control, front/rear w graphic display; heated windshield washer jets; AM/FM/CD w 8 speakers; voice command system; power windows w one touch up/down; 12-way power driver's seat w 4-way power lumbar; three-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirror memory; power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped multi-functional wheel; universal garage door opener; cruise control; Dynamic Driving Control; flat tire monitor |
| Destination Charge |
695 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Steptronic 6-speed automatic (no charge); Sport Package ($2,800) includes active steering, sport seats, 19-inch sport wheels w performance run-flat tires |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$72,795 |
| Horse Power |
325 @ 6100 |
| Torque |
330 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/25 |
| Wheelbase |
109.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
190.2/73.0/54.1 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
37.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.3/NA/42.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
35.5/NA/28.8 |
| Trunk Volume |
13 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3792 |
| Stock Tires |
245/40WR19 / 275/35WR19 run-flat all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, dynamic brake control |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |