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Originally Posted by zeelimit
The reason why the bigger 6 had less back seat room then the smaller 2 or 4, is BMWs attempt to make the 6 a performance car. By moving the engine closer to the middle of the car ("mid-engine"), they can give the car better handling. So the room that is not there in the back seat, is empty space in the engine compartment. I traded in a 3 convertible for a 6, and the handling difference is very noticeable. So I use my back seat for packages only.
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Most of the handling improvements are from the lower center of gravity, which is primarily from seats that are lower to the ground. Since the seats are lower, your legs stick out more forward, so the seats (front) had to move back for enough room. Simple enough.
The Grand Touring comments are spot on though, this is a car designed for a max of 2 people 95% of the time.