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Saloon

<p dir="ltr">Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.</p>

<p dir="ltr">BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.</p>

<p dir="ltr">All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.</p>


6 SERIES

<h2><strong>What are they like inside? </strong></h2><p>Much of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> 6 Series' dashboard architecture, switchgear and iDrive infotainment system will be familiar to drivers of less glamorous BMWs. Nonetheless, thanks to the excellent quality of the materials, the interior still feels very special.</p><p>That is, until you step into it directly after the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/porsche">Porsche</a> Panamera, which makes it seem a touch mundane. The Porsche’s interior positively reeks of expense. The sheer number of buttons on the centre console is confusing, but everything that’s in view looks classy, and all the things you can touch feel great.</p>

<p>The Panamera’s boot is easier to load because it’s a hatchback, but the 6 Series has the larger luggage capacity. Levers on each sidewall of the BMW’s boot release the folding rear seat backs; you have to release the Panamera’s from within the seating area.</p><h1><strong><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/used-test-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-vs-porsche-panamera/n15856"></a></strong></h1><p><strong></strong></p><hr /><p><a href="https://www.warrantydirect.co.uk/?apc=13908227551029382"></a></p>

<h2><strong>What are they like inside? </strong></h2><p>Much of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> 6 Series' dashboard architecture, switchgear and iDrive infotainment system will be familiar to drivers of less glamorous BMWs. Nonetheless, thanks to the excellent quality of the materials, the interior still feels very special.</p>

<p>That is, until you step into it directly after the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/porsche">Porsche</a> Panamera, which makes it seem a touch mundane. The Porsche’s interior positively reeks of expense. The sheer number of buttons on the centre console is confusing, but everything that’s in view looks classy, and all the things you can touch feel great.</p><p></p>