BMW's new 6-series convertible (F12) just hit the streets which means review comparison time. In their latest issue
AMS pits the BMW 650i Convertible against two of its
natural enemies - the
Jaguar XK Convertible and the
Maserati Gran Cabrio.
We're happy to share that the F12 650i was able to finish this comparison on 1st place with
498 Points in total. Per
AMS, "
anything but a victory would have been a suprise. The new 6er Cabrio wins almost every category and shines both in comfort and driving dynamics. It doesn't evoke strong emotions, but nevertheless does everything extremely well.
Second place and 454 points for the Jaguar XK Convertible. The AMS verdict: "
Comparatively low costs, ride comfort, and the excellent V8 are the strongest points of the Jaguar. A not-so-spacy interior and the ambiguous ESP and steering setup frustrate a better result. .
Somewhat surprising, the Maserati Gran Cabrio finished third and last, getting only 418 points. Appears that the Maser won the heart of the testers, but the price to pay was to high - figuratively: "
The Maserati won our hearts. The Gran Cabrio and its infamous V8 engine sound and the stunning design trump the others in terms of emotions. However, Maserati lacks meticulousness. They strongly need to work on torsional rigidity, fit and finish and the choice of materials.
According to
AMS, the biggest downside to the new 6-series convertible is its weight. As they put it, "the seek for comfort somewhat made BMW lose sight of weight." No suprise considering the hefty 4442 lbs of the test car (Maserati: 4365lbs - Jaguar: 3739lbs). Despite its weight, the
650i Convertible was the
quickest, yet also the
most fuel efficient car (0-62mph in 5 seconds flat - average consumption of 10.7 l or 22mpg). In terms of agility, the Gran Cabrio was the top performer of the lot.
Visit
Auto Motor Sport for the full review in German, all performance specs, and more photos.