Luxury automakers have been fascinated with coupelike four-door cars, and BMW’s entrant is the 6 Series Gran Coupe. Based on a stretched version of the 6 Series coupe, the Gran Coupe has seating for up to five people but is optimized to carry four. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and Audi A7. New for 2014 The 640i Gran Coupe is now available with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system in addition to being offered with rear-wheel drive. All models get an updated version of BMW’s iDrive controller system that brings revised graphics, new menu interfaces, upgraded navigation and a dictation service for composing short messages. Exterior Highlights
Low, sleek roofline and traditional trunk lid
Standard 18-inch light-alloy wheels; 19- or 20-inch wheels available
Available M Sport Package features unique front and rear styling, side skirts, black chrome exhaust tips, black brake calipers, LED fog lights, a sport exhaust system for the V-8 model and 19-inch wheels
Available BMW Individual matte paint finishes
Interior Highlights
4.4 inches longer than the 6 Series coupe, in part for better backseat comfort
Three grades of leather upholstery in a variety of colors
Center console extends to backseat
Driver-focused dashboard topped with 10.2-inch screen for iDrive system
Navigation system
CD stereo with HD Radio capability and MP3 jack
Available premium audio with satellite radio and iPod connectivity
Available Bang & Olufsen stereo
Available ventilated seats
Available sunshades for rear window and rear side glass
Available four-zone climate control
Available ceramic accents for the gear selector and iDrive controller
Available M Sport Package adds Alcantara simulated suede and leather sport seats with blue stitching, an M steering wheel, aluminum trim and additional M logos
Under the Hood
640i Gran Coupe features a 315-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine
650i Gran Coupe is powered by a 445-hp, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Adaptive dampers with driver-selectable modes
Eco Pro mode reduces gas pedal responsiveness, makes the transmission upshift sooner and downshift later, and includes a screen to show how driving characteristics affect vehicle range
Available active suspension works to limit body roll
Available rear-wheel steering can enhance high-speed stability and low-speed maneuverability
