But this is BMW. And as it’s often the case with German cars, the options list is where things get butt clenching. The 640d xDrive Convertible on hand is laden with a bucketload of extras, the reason why this configuration will set you back €120,892. It’s a lot of money, I agree, but its closest rival isn’t cheap either. In fact, a Mercedes-Benz S500 Cabriolet starts from €139,051.
One option I would definitely not spend my money on is the 20-inch alloy wheels (€1,171). 19 inches or even 18 inches will do just fine, especially if you hold ride comfort in high regard. The most expensive options in our car, however, are the Design Pure Experience pack (€5,856) and the Innovation Package (€4,375; includes adaptive LED headlights, high-beam assist, and head-up display).
The least this car drank up is 7.1 liters/100 kilometers (33.1 U.S. mpg) at a steady average of 80 km/h (50 mph). If the average speed rises to 130 km/h (80 mph), consumption soars to 9.1 liters/100 kilometers (25.8 mpg). In stop-and-go city traffic, the average I’ve managed is 12.2 liters/100 kilometers (19.27 mpg). For all intents and purposes, you won’t need to stop very often for fuel if you drive a BMW 640d xDrive Convertible in a grand touring manner. At least not as often as you would with a 640i xDrive Convertible or, God forbid, an M6 Convertible.
But let’s get our feet on the ground for a second and agree that most people won’t drive the 6er Convertible with the grace and pace of a GT. They’ll most likely use it even for the most mundane of chores, such as going to the shops for a carton of milk or whatever. Given the circumstances, a question has to be posed: how is the 2016 BMW 640d xDrive Convertible LCI like as a daily driver? OK-ish, I guess.
On narrow roads like you’d find in every conceivable corner of the Old Continent, the BMW 6 Series Convertible is surprisingly easy to drive. The width can be intimidating at first, but you’ll soon get used to it.
On the upside, trunk capacity is generous at 350 liters (12.36 cubic feet) or 300 liters (10.59 cubic feet) with the roof retracted in its special compartment. In either mode, there’s enough space for the luggage you and your S.O. need to take on a weekend’s trip away from the city.
But for all that, the 2016 BMW 640d xDrive Convertible's wind deflector is a backbreaking pain to install. I have but one word to describe the sadistic procedure: origami. When you don’t need it, you’re still in a world of pain because the wind deflector is just as hard to fold away. And yes, it is more of a handful than the wind deflectors you get with the BMW 4 Series Convertible and MINI Cabriolet.
The last element that’s worth mentioning in the realm of everyday living with this diesel-powered, all-wheel-drive ragtop is the ground clearance. The car has 123 millimeters (4.84 inches) of it, as well as a front overhang that needs its own ZIP code, to be honest. Combined, these details translate into lots of scraping under the front bumper.