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
The 2018 Chevrolet Impala ranked #6 in Large Cars. Currently the Chevrolet Impala has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable ride Powerful available V6 engine Intuitive infotainment system Spacious seats and trunk
Cons Underpowered base engine
The 2018 Chevrolet Impala adds better base equipment this year for good value among full-sizers.
Pros Sharp exterior Better base infotainment Quality ride Good interior room
Cons No hybrid powertrain Interior is too busy Back seat head room may bother some 20-inch optional tires are too rough
As you'd expect from a large domestic sedan, the 2018 Chevrolet Impala has a smooth ride quality, a spacious interior with plenty of room for rear-seat passengers, and a trunk that's one of the largest available in any sedan.
PROS Smooth, quiet ride Spacious rear seat and trunk Sleek cabin with lots of technology upgrades Capable optional V6
CONS Less handling prowess than its main rivals Thick roof pillars hamper visibility Some interior surfaces feel cheap Underwhelming performance and economy from the standard four-cylinder
