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CO2/tax
143-149g/km
£200
Running costs
49-51mpg (640d)
£101.50 fill-up
Performance
0-62mph/top speed
5.4 seconds/155mph
WHEN Mercedes launched the original CLS in 2004, this swoopy four-door coupé was a bigger draw than the manufacturer anticipated. It was such a hit that Mercedes’ biggest rivals eyed up its success, and they decided that they really ought to have a piece of the action, by introducing their own style-led executive contenders.
Audi launched the A7 Sportback in 2010 and the following year BMW revealed the 6 Series Gran Coupé. At this point BMW had a long history of producing sleek coupés, but it had never made one with four doors. The 6 Series Gran Coupé hit the spot in many ways, but was never going to be a big seller, so should you take the time to track down one of these svelte family cars?
History
BMW unveiled the 6 Series Gran
