BMW 6 Series Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2019 BMW 6 Series as a Compact Cars / Large Cars / Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2019):
The BMW 6 Series is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars / Large Cars.
BMW 6 Series Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the BMW 6 Series?
The EPA classifies the BMW 6 Series as a Compact Cars / Large Cars / Subcompact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the BMW 6 Series considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars, Large Cars, Subcompact Cars), the BMW 6 Series is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.