The Gran Coupe (F06) is the fruition of the BMW CS Concept, a vehicle that was intended to slot at the top of BMW's lineup alongside the 7-Series flagship sedan. The CS Concept never made it to production due to the worsening economy in 2008, which also saw the retirement of BMW M development executive Gerhard 
The Gran Coupe has often been compared with the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class in the four-door executive coupé market.[19] However, the Gran Coupe is larger and more expensive than the CLS and A7 and is priced close to the Porsche Panamera.[20] Pricing for the BMW 640i Gran Coupe is slightly higher than the BMW 740i, with the Gran Coupe positioned as a more stylist alternative to the conservative 7 Series.[21][1]
Before the Gran Coupe, the closest rivals to the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS in BMW's current lineup were the BMW X6 (2009–present) and the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) (2010–present), both of which combine four doors with coupe-like features such as frame-less doors and a sloping rear roof.[22] The 5 Series GT, positioned more for utility with its bi-modal trunk/hatchback, was criticized for its aesthetics in comparison to its sleeker rivals and did not sell as well as BMW executives had expected.[22][23][24]
The Gran Coupe shares the front and rear fascias with the other 6 Series body styles. Compared to the two door 6 Series Coupé, the Gran Coupe's wheelbase is longer by stretched 4.5 inches (the wheelbase is the same as the F10 BMW 5 Series [2]) while the body is 4.4 inches longer. This makes the Gran Coupe longer (by 4.0 inches) and wider (by 1.3 inches) than the BMW 5 Series sedan (F10).[15] The extra length, compared to the two-door 6 Series, gives the Gran Coupe a 4+1 seating arrangement, as the rear has two fullsize outboard seats and a middle seat for occasional passengers. The Gran Coupe has a different center console though its dashboard is shared with the Coupé and Cabriolet.[23] Compared to the short-wheelbase BMW 7 Series (F01), the Gran Coupe has similar rear passenger space dimensions while having a larger trunk (14 cubic feet versus 16.2 cubic feet).[3]
The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe was unveiled in 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Early models include 640i, 640d, 650i, 650 xDrive.[25][26][27]
The Chinese models were unveiled in Auto China 2012. Early Chinese models include 640i, 650i, 650i xDrive.[28]
A version of 6 Series Gran Coupe with Frozen Bronze Metallic body colour was unveiled in Monaco Yacht Show 2012.[29]
M6 Gran Coupe (2013-)[edit]
M6 Gran Coupe includes 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, leather trim, heated driver and front passenger seats, automatically dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors, an alarm system and the BMW Professional radio with hi-fi loudspeakers, optional 4-zone system with a control panel in the rear compartment, such as an M-specific BMW Head-Up Display, Park Distance Control, a rear-view camera, High Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Surround View and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition. Other options include M multifunction seats, heated rear seats, Comfort Access, a heated steering wheel, the Soft Close Automatic function for the doors, electrically operated sun blinds, the new generation of the Professional navigation system, a Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System.
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