BMW 6 Series Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 5.9 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4580 rpm
    • Average torque: 510 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1814 kg / 4000 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2624 kg / 5786 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 630i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 630d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 640d —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • 620d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 630i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 630d 8 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 620d 8 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 630i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 630d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 620d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    630i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    630d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    620d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 630i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 630d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 620d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1910 kg / 4212 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2765 kg / 6097 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 650i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 640d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 91%
    650i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1785 kg / 3936 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2595 kg / 5722 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 650i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 640d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 640i 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 91%
    650i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1828 kg / 4031 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2638 kg / 5817 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 640d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 650i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800-6000 rpm. 91%
    650i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1827 kg / 4029 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2637 kg / 5815 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 640d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 650i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 640d 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800-6000 rpm. 91%
    650i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1940 kg / 4278 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2795 kg / 6163 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 650i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 640d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 650i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 91%
    650i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1778 kg / 3920 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2588 kg / 5707 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 650i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 640i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 640d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 650i 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 650i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 640i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 640d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    650i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    640i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 91%
    640d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 640i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 640d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT, 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6288 rpm
      • Average torque: 478 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1635 kg / 3605 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2355 kg / 5193 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 630i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 635d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 650i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • M6 —7 AT (520 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 630i 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 635d 6 AT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 6 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M6 7 AT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 630i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 635d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 650i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • M6 7 AT—7750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    630i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 84%
    635d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    650i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 84%
    M6 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 7750 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 630i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 635d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 AT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6288 rpm
      • Average torque: 478 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1848 kg / 4075 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2658 kg / 5861 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 650i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • M6 —7 AT (520 Nm)
  • 630i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 635d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 650i 6 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • M6 7 AT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 630i 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 635d 6 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 650i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • M6 7 AT—7750 rpm.
  • 630i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 635d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    650i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 84%
    M6 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 7750 rpm. 69%
    630i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 84%
    635d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 630i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 635d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6688 rpm
      • Average torque: 440 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1633 kg / 3601 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2353 kg / 5188 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 630i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 645 Ci —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 650i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • M6 —7 AT (520 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 630i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 645 Ci 6 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 6 MT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • M6 7 AT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 630i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 645 Ci 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 650i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • M6 7 AT—7750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    630i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 84%
    645 Ci Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 91%
    650i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 84%
    M6 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 7750 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 630i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 645 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6688 rpm
      • Average torque: 440 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1820 kg / 4013 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2630 kg / 5799 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 645 Ci —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • M6 —7 AT (520 Nm)
  • 650i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • 630i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 645 Ci 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M6 7 AT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 650i 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 630i 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 645 Ci 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • M6 7 AT—7750 rpm.
  • 650i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 630i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    645 Ci Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 91%
    M6 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 7750 rpm. 69%
    650i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 84%
    630i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 645 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 650i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 630i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
      • Average torque: 318 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1495 kg / 3296 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2170 kg / 4785 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1987 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 635 CSi —5 MT (305 Nm)
  • M 635 CSi —5 MT (330 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 635 CSi 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M 635 CSi 5 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 635 CSi 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • M 635 CSi 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    635 CSi Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 91%
    M 635 CSi Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 635 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M 635 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4/5
      • Average acceleration: 7.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5833 rpm
      • Average torque: 297 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1453 kg / 3204 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2128 kg / 4692 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1982 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 635 CSi —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • 628 CSi —4/5 (240 Nm)
  • M 635 CSi —5 MT (340 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 635 CSi 5 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 628 CSi 4/5—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M 635 CSi 5 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 635 CSi 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 628 CSi 4/5—5800 rpm.
  • M 635 CSi 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    635 CSi Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    628 CSi Manual 4/5 Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 91%
    M 635 CSi Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 635 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 628 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4/5
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M 635 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 6 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 4/5, 3 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5575 rpm
      • Average torque: 272 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1473 kg / 3248 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2148 kg / 4736 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1975 BMW 6 Series through generations

  • 633 CSi —4 MT (284 Nm)
  • 628 CSi —4/5 (240 Nm)
  • 630 CS —3 AT (255 Nm)
  • 635 CSi —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 633 CSi 4 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 628 CSi 4/5—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 630 CS 3 AT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 635 CSi 5 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 633 CSi 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 628 CSi 4/5—5800 rpm.
  • 630 CS 3 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 635 CSi 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    633 CSi Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    628 CSi Manual 4/5 Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 91%
    630 CS Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 91%
    635 CSi Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 633 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 628 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4/5
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 630 CS
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 635 CSi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%