Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BMW introduced the SUV-coupe X6 on the market in 2007, right before the world financial crisis, and, due to that, its sales were not as significant as expected. But the second generation unveiled in 2014 became a hot-seller in the manufacturer’s lineup.
After the world economy bounced back, the German automaker considered that the future of its SAC (Sport Activity Coupe), as it likes to call it, was secure. So, it followed the same recipe of using the platform from the X5, fixed the problems noticed by BMW’s customers, and in late 2014, launched the second generation of this nameplate. This time, the automaker did it right.
The X6 sparked a huge controversy on the market, with people either loved it or hated the shape of the vehicle. At the front, the car looked similar to its X5 sibling, but the headlights looked more aggressive thanks to their swept-back shape on the sides. In addition, the grille with vertical slats didn’t look as big as before, and BMW’s design team made that possible by increasing the front bumper’s dimensions. To keep the engine cool, the automaker installed another grille on the lower side, flanked by round fog lamps offered as an option. While most customers approved the look of the front fascia, the sloped-down roofline divided them. It was a love-it or hate-it reaction at that. BMW tried to make an SUV look sportier, and the X6 was exactly that. The feeling was emphasized by the wide rear fenders, which sported an arched sculptured line above the wheel arches. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed new LED taillights mounted way up, close to the vehicle’s belt line.
Inside, unlike its predecessor, was no longer offered as a four-seat vehicle as standard. Still, the automaker kept that option on the list for those willing to share the car only with three people at most. The front seats were comfortable and bolstered to keep their occupants in place during high-speed cornering maneuvers. On the redesigned dashboard, BMW installed the infotainment screen in a pop-up position, even though it wasn’t retractable like in an Audi. The instrument cluster kept the same four classic BMW dials: fuel level, speedometer, tachometer, and oil temperature. Between the driver and their side passengers, the automaker placed a tall center console that housed a big storage area under the armrest, the rotary knob for the iDrive infotainment unit, and the gear selector for the standard automatic transmission. Starting with this model, BMW moved the lock-unlock button on the driver’s door and replaced it on the center stack with the knob for the advanced safety systems.
BMW installed a wide range of diesel and gasoline engines under the 2015 X6 skin, with six or eight cylinders. One of the oil burners, known as the M50d, featured four turbochargers and raised the power to 381 PS (375 HP). All X6s came fitted as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive systems.
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive35i 8AT AWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5800-6400 RPM 306 HP @ 5800-6400 RPM 302 BHP @ 5800-6400 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1200-5000 RPM 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed Steptronic sport transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 78.3 in (1989 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.6/67.2 in (1,641/1,707 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.5 in (2934 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6041 lbs (2740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive50i 8AT AWD (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4395 cm3 |
Power: | 331 KW @ 5500-6000 RPM 450 HP @ 5500-6000 RPM 444 BHP @ 5500-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 2000–4500 RPM 649 Nm @ 2000–4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with two turbochargers, direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed Steptronic sport transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50 R19 // 285/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 78.3 in (1989 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.6/67.2 in (1,641/1,707 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.5 in (2934 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4784 lbs (2170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6360 lbs (2885 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 225 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - M50d 8AT AWD (381 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 280 KW @ 4000-4400 RPM 381 HP @ 4000-4400 RPM 375 BHP @ 4000-4400 RPM |
Torque: | 546 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 RPM 740 Nm @ 2000-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology with three turbochargers, multi-stage and variable-geometry charging, Common Rail direct injection (max injection pressure: 2200 bar) |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50 R19 // 285/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 78.3 in (1989 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.6/67.2 in (1,641/1,707 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.5 in (2934 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6393 lbs (2900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive30d 8AT AWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 4000 RPM 258 HP @ 4000 RPM 255 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 560 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | BMW TwinPower Turbo technology: variable-geometry turbocharger, Common Rail direct injection with solenoid valve injectors (max injection pressure: 1800 bar) |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50 R19 // 285/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 78.3 in (1989 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.6/67.2 in (1,641/1,707 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.5 in (2934 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4553 lbs (2065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6129 lbs (2780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive40d 8AT AWD (313 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 230 KW @ 4400 RPM 313 HP @ 4400 RPM 308 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 630 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed Steptronic sport transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 78.3 in (1989 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.6/67.2 in (1,641/1,707 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.5 in (2934 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.5 cuFT (580 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6217 lbs (2820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |