It may be difficult to put a label on the 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, but there's no question about the level of performance and luxury it brings to the table.The 640i is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (315 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque) matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.
PROS Modern interior is trimmed with excellent materials Distinctive styling for a sedan of this size Smooth, effortless power from either engine Lots of standard features
CONS Backseat is more cramped than in similar coupe-styled sedans Not as quick as some rivals, regardless of engine More expensive than most competitors
One of the ultimate grand-tourers, the BMW 6-Series stands ready to eat up miles, buyers' budgets, and premium unleaded.
Pros Stunning Gran Coupe Luxo-barge-lite Huge range of options Fantastic powertrains Even the 640i feels special...
Cons ... as it should for $80,000-plus Not really a corner carver Low roofline compromises head room Watch the price skyrocket
The 2018 BMW 6-Series ranked #5 in Luxury Large Cars. Currently the BMW 6-Series has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 45 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Several powerful engine choices User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Undersized rear seats
Acura likes to tout tech as the selling point of its models, so the TLX offers front-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering or torque-vectoring all-wheel drive to enhance its agility. The base powertrain is a 206-hp 2.4-liter inline-four with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic while a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with a nine-speed automatic is optional. The TLX has LED headlamps and electronic driving assistants such as road-departure mitigation, collision-mitigation braking, and lane-keeping assist.
Pros Improved performance, if only just; plentiful standard equipment; roomy,well-appointed interior.
Cons Slow-witted transmission, still not rear-wheel drive, A-Spec diminishes the value proposition.
The 2018 Acura TLX ranked #11 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Acura TLX has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 44 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Generous list of standard features Below-average starting price for its class Updated infotainment system is
Cons Underwhelming base engine Below-average cargo space
