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BMW 6 Series Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2019 BMW 6 Series is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2019):

The BMW 6 Series is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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BMW 6 Series Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2019Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L22
2019Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2019Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2019Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L21
2019Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20
2018Config 1 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2018Config 2 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2018Config 3 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L22
2018Config 4 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2018Config 5 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L22
2018Config 6 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20
2018Config 7 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20
2018Config 8 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2018Config 9 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2017Config 1 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L22
2017Config 2 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2017Config 3 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L22
2017Config 4 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2017Config 5 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2017Config 6 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2017Config 7 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L18
2017Config 8 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L18
2017Config 9 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2017Config 10 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2016Config 1 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2016Config 2 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Config 3 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Config 4 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Config 5 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Config 6 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20
2016Config 7 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20
2016Config 8 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L18
2016Config 9 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2016Config 10 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L18
2015Config 1 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2015Config 2 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2015Config 3 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2015Config 4 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2015Config 5 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2015Config 6 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2015Config 7 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2015Config 8 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L19
2015Config 9 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20
2015Config 10 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 4.4L20

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

BMW 6 Series data analysis

How to read this BMW 6 Series data

This page lists every 2015 through 2019 BMW 6 Series record we hold for this measurement — 44 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these BMW 6 Series figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 6 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About 6 Series Drivetrain

Is the BMW 6 Series front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The BMW 6 Series is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the BMW 6 Series come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the BMW 6 Series. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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