Flash Drive

2016 BMW 640i

September 21, 2015 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2016 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe M Sport

The BMW 6 Series coupes (640I and 650i) are handsome luxury cars built for traveling.
The BMW 6 Series coupes (640i and 650i) are handsome luxury cars built for traveling.

Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder gas, 315 horsepower, 330 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 20/City—29/Highway—23/Combined

Base Price: $79,600

As Tested: $85,595

Performance:

Very strong performance factor

Definitely a driver’s car

A perfect long distance touring coupe

Inline six cylinder has lots of power and torque

Besides the 6 Series Coupe there is also a slick convertible model.
Besides the 6 Series Coupe there is also a slick convertible model.

Available 4.4L V-8 has 445-hp and 480-lb-ft torque

Available with rear-wheel-drive and AWD

Responsive 8-speed automatic

Paddle shifters

Sport and Comfort modes

Good fuel economy possible with light throttle foot

Great curve carving suspension

Excellent brakes

Comfort:

Handsome two-tone interior

High quality materials

Excellent attention to details

Very thick, contoured leather steering wheel

6 Series engines choices are a 315-hp inline six and a 415-hp V-8.
6 Series engines choices are a 315-hp inline six and a 445-hp V-8.

Power tilt/telescopic steering column

Outstanding, comfortable, supportive, multi-adjustable seats

Power thigh support cushion

Power side bolsters

Heated and cooled seats

Good headroom

Stretch-out front legroom

Almost no rear legroom

Front seats touch lower rear seat cushions

Large moonroof greatly lightens interior

Excellent sound system

Utility:

Excellent adaptive LED headlights are standard

Large control dial on console to operate Menu, Media, Radio, Telephone, Navigation

Small glovebox

Front seats are outstanding for comfort and support.
Front seats are outstanding for comfort and support.

Medium size front door bins

Small, odd sized console bin

Good size trunk with flat floor

High lift over

Cargo loops

Small storage under trunk floor

Wow Factors:

Premium engineering

Excellent road handling manners

Superb front seats

High luxury content

Sharp styling

Great heads up display

Whines:

A luxury sport coupe with an equally luxurious price

Rear seats are luxurious, but legroom is almost non-existent.
Rear seats are luxurious, but legroom is almost non-existent.

Back seat is a luxurious package holder, not a place for adults

Bottom Line:

The handsome 2016 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe with the M Sport Package is sport/luxury coupe that’s ideal for two people and their weekend getaway luggage. Luxury and performance engineering are tops, but extra passenger space and utility are minimal. The 640i Coupe is all about driving fun, not practicality.