Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 15.68 | 9.8 | 13.07 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 15.68 | 9.8 | 13.07 | — |
| 2015 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.38 | 16-25 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2013 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2012 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2018 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | N63B44B | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 445 hp | 480 lb-ft | V8 | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 445 hp, Torque: 480 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V8 |
| 2014 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2013 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2012 | coupe | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2011 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $98,300 | $98,300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $101,300 | $101,300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $87,400, MSRP range: $87,400 - $97,900, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for 650i and 650i xDrive RWD/AWD trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 4/7/2026 | — | — | USD | $87,400 | $87,400 - $97,900 | 0.8 | MSRP for 650i and 650i xDrive RWD/AWD trims. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 4/7/2026 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116.9 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 368 | 13 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneDepartureWarning | pedestrianAeb | Rated vehicle | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, pedestrianAeb: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 BMW 650I 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 BMW 650I 4 DR RWD | tpms: standard |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 BMW 650I 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 BMW 650I 4 DR RWD | tpms: standard |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD | tpms: standard |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 BMW 650 I C RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 BMW 650 I C RWD | tpms: standard |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2019
NewestThe 2019 BMW 650i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2018
The 2018 BMW 650i presents a compelling luxury grand tourer with a clean NHTSA record, showing zero recalls and complaints.
2017
The 2017 BMW 650i offers potent performance and luxury, but its 'Average' reliability verdict warrants careful consideration.
2016
The 2016 BMW 650i offers potent V8 performance but carries a 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2015
The 2015 BMW 650i offers a luxurious grand touring experience, but potential buyers must be aware of documented issues with its **powertrain** and **wheel integrity**.
2014
The 2014 BMW 650i offers potent performance but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2013
The 2013 BMW 650i offers potent V8 performance but demands careful inspection due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2012
The 2012 BMW 650i offers potent V8 performance but demands careful consideration due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2011
The 2011 BMW 650i offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but its reliability verdict is 'Average' due to potential age-related component wear.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW 650i?
Carfocal currently has 9 published 650i reports, covering 2011 through 2019. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2019 BMW 650i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Is the BMW 650i reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 650i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2019 bmw 650i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints. and the 2019 bmw 650i represents a potentially strong value for buyers seeking a luxurious and powerful grand tourer, especially given its excellent reliability ratings. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
9 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW 650i?
Across Carfocal's published 650i guides, recurring problem areas include Valve Cover Gaskets, Water Pump, and Ignition Coils. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Valve Cover Gaskets, Water Pump, and Ignition Coils.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 9
- Years tracked
- 9
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints