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2006 BMW 6 Series

New from

$201,000 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

11.1 - 14.8 L / 100km

About the BMW 6 Series

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new BMW 6 Series is a Super Sports offered in both 2D Convertible and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $201,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $275,400 for the M6.

There are 2 variants of the 6 Series available in Australia.

Engine options include 4.8L multi-point injection (270kW/490Nm) and 5L multi-point injection (373kW/520Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2006 6 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

142.48 - 230.25 kW/t

142.48 kW/t

230.25 kW/t

Boot Space

350 - 450 litres

350 litres

450 litres

Fuel Efficiency

11.1 - 14.8 L/100km

11 L/100km

14.8 L/100km

Price

$201,000 - $275,400

$195,225

$275,400

Warranty (Years)

2 - 3 years

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

2006 BMW 6 Series Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$201,000
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$204,000
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$205,000
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$201,000
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$204,000
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$205,000
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$217,400
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$220,700
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$221,800
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$217,400
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$220,700
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$221,800

M6

Configuration	Price From*
5L, manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$270,000
5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$270,000
5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$274,000
5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$275,400

*excl. on-roads

All BMW 6 Series Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2015	$176,975	$308,600
2014	$177,445	$308,145
2013	$177,445	$308,500
2012	$177,800	$255,100
2011	$194,300	$248,300

*excl. on-roads

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2006 BMW 6 Series Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Graphic Equaliser
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm/lw
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Coupe
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Coupe
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
- Number Of Doors: 2
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 159.29
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
- Front Headroom (mm): 956
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1493
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1432
- Front Track (mm): 1558
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.5
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.5
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.4
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.4
- Overall Height (mm): 1373
- Overall Length (mm): 4820
- Overall Width (mm): 1855
- Rear Headroom (mm): 902
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1334
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1254
- Rear Track (mm): 1592
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Wheelbase (mm): 2780
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 93
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 4.8
- Engine (cc): 4799
- Engine Configuration: V
- Engine Location: Front
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 88.3
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 367
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 270
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 490
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 4
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Sports Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Zf G Hp 26
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Full Service Distance (km): 50000
- Full Service Distance (mile): 31100
- Full Service Duration (months): 24
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2070
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

Adds to Base:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 230.25
Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
Engine
- Bore Engine: 92
- Compression Ratio: 12
- Engine (l): 5
- Engine (cc): 4999
- Engine Code: S85b50
- Number Of Cylinders: 10
- Stroke Engine: 75.2
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 507
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 373
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 520
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7750
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6100
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Storage
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Transmission
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2065
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620

Removes from Base:

Audio
- System Graphic Equaliser
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 159.29
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1373
Engine
- Bore Engine: 93
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 4.8
- Engine (cc): 4799
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Stroke Engine: 88.3
Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 367
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 270
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 490
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Steering
- Sports Steering Wheel
Transmission
- Transmission Code: Zf G Hp 26
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Visibility
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2070
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

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2006 BMW 6 Series Dimensions

1373mm

1855mm

4820mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2006 BMW 6 Series Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2015	1600Kg	1600Kg

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2006 BMW 6 Series Gallery

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2006 BMW 6 Series Fuel Economy

There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 6 Series

The most fuel efficient BMW 6 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The BMW 6 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M6 with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the BMW 6 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

BMW 6 Series	Fuel Type	Combined
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	11.1 L/100km
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	11.9 L/100km
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	11.7 L/100km
4.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	12.9 L/100km

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2006 BMW 6 Series Warranty

What is the warranty on a BMW 6 Series?

The BMW 6 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.