BMW 6 Series Vehicle Class & Size
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019Config 1 of 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019Config 2 of 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019Config 3 of 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019Config 4 of 5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2019Config 5 of 5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018Config 1 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018Config 2 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018Config 3 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018Config 4 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018Config 5 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018Config 6 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2018Config 7 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2018Config 8 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2018Config 9 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2017Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017Config 6 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2017Config 7 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2017Config 8 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017Config 9 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017Config 10 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2016Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016Config 6 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016Config 7 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016Config 8 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016Config 9 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2016Config 10 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2015Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2015Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015Config 6 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015Config 7 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015Config 8 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2015Config 9 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2015Config 10 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
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 Vehicle Class
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.
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