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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The BMW 6 Series is Munich's large grand tourer, a coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe that pairs long-legged cruising with real straight-six and V8 performance.
Model profile
The nameplate began with the elegant E24 coupe (1976-1989). After a long hiatus, BMW revived it as the E63 coupe and E64 convertible (2003-2010), styled under Chris Bangle and powered by naturally aspirated engines. The generation most relevant to importers is the F-series (2011-2018): the F13 coupe, F12 convertible and the four-door F06 Gran Coupe, which added rear doors and a fastback roofline.
Powertrain and equipment
US 6 Series buyers chose between the 640i, powered by the N55 (and later B58) 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six making around 315 hp, and the 650i, using the N63 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with roughly 445 hp. Both drive through the excellent ZF 8-speed automatic.
Three body styles define the modern 6 Series: the two-door coupe, the folding-roof convertible and the four-door Gran Coupe. US cars were typically loaded with the M Sport package, adaptive suspension, Bang & Olufsen or Harman Kardon audio, Nappa leather, ventilated seats and driver assistance systems.
Vehicle selection
Supply is strong across all three body styles, with the coupe and Gran Coupe most common.
The 6 Series suits a buyer who wants a genuine grand tourer with presence, a smooth powertrain and a comfortable long-distance gait, at values well below the original list.
Vehicle data
| Body styles | BMW 640i (F13, typical): Coupe, convertible, Gran Coupe |
|---|---|
| Length (Gran Coupe) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 5,010 mm |
| Wheelbase | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 2,968 mm |
| Kerb weight | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 1,800-1,950 kg |
| Engine (640i) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): 3.0 L turbo inline-six (N55/B58) |
|---|---|
| Power (640i) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 315 hp |
| Engine (650i) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): 4.4 L twin-turbo V8 (N63) |
| Power (650i) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 445 hp |
| Transmission | BMW 640i (F13, typical): ZF 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | BMW 640i (F13, typical): RWD or xDrive AWD |
| Fuel | BMW 640i (F13, typical): Premium petrol |
| 0-100 km/h (640i) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 5.4 s |
|---|---|
| 0-100 km/h (650i) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): approx. 4.6 s |
| Top speed | BMW 640i (F13, typical): 250 km/h (limited) |
| Model years (F-series) | BMW 640i (F13, typical): 2011-2018 |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Engine choice drives the ownership experience. The N63 V8 in the 650i is powerful but demanding: oil consumption, timing-chain and guide wear, turbocharger and injector issues, and battery/electrical drain are all documented, and BMW ran a "Customer Care Package" of preventive work on some cars.
Germany and Europe
US cars run mph clusters, amber rear turn indicators and, on some model years, side marker lights.
Typical measures include adding or enabling a rear fog lamp, confirming headlight conformity, and documenting the odometer in kilometres. On convertibles the soft-top operation is checked.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
For balanced running costs the 640i with the inline-six is the sensible pick; the 650i and M6 offer more performance at higher maintenance cost.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The N63 can be strong when maintained but is known for oil consumption and timing and turbo wear; documented service is essential.
Yes, after the TÜV individual approval, which includes checking the soft top and adapting the lighting.
Many US 6 Series were weekend GTs, so mileage is often lower than a comparable daily sedan, though this varies by car.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and works transparently without a hidden dealer margin.
Expect several weeks for freight and clearance, depending on port schedules and approval workload.
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