BMW X6
Overview of the BMW X6
Learn about the BMW X6Summary
The BMW X6 is a two-door sports activity coupe that combines the durability and attributes of an SUV with a slightly smaller build. Large wheels and tires, all-wheel drive and high ground clearance allow the BMW X6 to conquer rough roads, all with a combined 13.8 L/100 km fuel consumption rate.
With extensive safety features, a luxe interior and plenty of tech, the BMW X6 is a modern and versatile vehicle. If you love the power and feel of SUVs but don't need something so large, the BMW X6 is a great alternative.
Safety
The BMW X6 comes with a generous number of safety features. Base trims from 2009 onwards include the following as standard:
- Four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) to prevent skidding when braking suddenly
- Dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags
- Automatic passenger airbag deactivation when underweight passengers are sensed
- Rear door child safety locks and child seat anchors
- Daytime running lights and dusk-sensing headlamps
- Front fog/driving lights for low-visibility driving
- Stability Control and Traction Control to optimize grip on low-friction roads and maximize stability in rough driving conditions
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), allowing your vehicle to stop faster during hard-braking
Additionally, 2011+ models include an alarm with an interior motion sensor, activated in the event of a break-in.
Interior
The BMW X6 includes high-quality materials, notably the leather steering wheel, which is standard across all trims. Heated power mirrors, air-conditioning, remote keyless door locks and one-touch power windows add ease of use to all BMW X6 models. In 2011, several other interior features became standard with all trims, such as dual-zone automatic climate control, standard heated seating and a power sunroof.
Technology
Each year, BMW has added more tech amenities to the X6’s repertoire:
- AM/FM radio, CD stereo, auxiliary audio input and USB ports (2009)
- Optional navigation system with HD display, 12 GB of media storage and a rearview camera with a top view in the Premium and Executive packages (2010)
- Standard Bluetooth connectivity (2011)
- Apple/Android integration with touchscreen infotainment display (2016)
Space
Interior cabin space for passengers is satisfactory, with a decent amount of head and legroom in both the front and rear seats. While its 753 L trunk may be small compared to its competitors, folding down the rear seats expands it to 1690 L.
If you need even more storage, models from before 2014 have a 2700 kg braked towing capacity, raised to 3500 kg in all the models that follow.
Comfort
The BMW X6 is especially comfortable for its segment, due to its intelligent all-wheel drive system, specially-tuned adaptive suspension and adjustable bucket seats in the front. Additionally, all models come standard with a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, allowing the driver to adjust its position to maximize comfort.
All models from 2011 onward feature cruise control and a heated multifunction steering wheel, making the BMW X6 even more comfortable to ride in.
Pros and cons of the BMW X6
- Five-door SUV coupe
- Two high-performance turbo engines
- High-quality interior finish
- Headroom limited in rear seats due to sloping roofline
- Limited rear visibility
- Small door openings can impede entry and exit
Specifications of the BMW X6
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic
- City consumption13 - 16.1 L/100km
- Highway consumption8.9 - 11.3 L/100km
- Width1983 - 1989 mm
- Length4877 - 4923 mm
- Trunk space550 - 570 L
- Cargo space1450 - 1525 L
Trims available with the BMW X6
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the BMW X6 2015 - 2019 is available in 3 trims:Basic trim features and specs
Available with the Basic trim:
- Front seats adjust to body shape (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- 4 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch (optional)
- Sport seats in the front
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available with the Basic trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Headlight cleaners (optional)
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available with the Basic trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Night vision (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Basic trim:
- Apple CarPlay (optional)
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Front view camera (optional)
- Head-Up display (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Start stop system (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- Traffic sign recognition (optional)
Available across all trims:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Side sensors (optional)
- Speed limiter (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
50i trim features and specs
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- 4 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch (optional)
- Sport seats in the front
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available with the 50i trim:
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Headlight cleaners (optional)
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available with the 50i trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Night vision (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the 50i trim:
- Navigation system
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Side sensors (optional)
- Speed limiter (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
35i trim features and specs
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- 4 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch (optional)
- Sport seats in the front
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available with the 35i trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- Headlight cleaners (optional)
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available with the 35i trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Dimming interior mirror
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Night vision (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the 35i trim:
- Navigation system
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Side sensors (optional)
- Speed limiter (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Frequently asked questions about the BMW X6
The price of the BMW X6 varies, with 2014 models selling for as low as $31,000 and premium-spec 2018 models as high as $96,000.
With two front seats and a three-seat back row, the BMW X6 seats five. Drivers looking for a seven-seat vehicle should opt for the BMW X7.
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover vehicle or coupe SUV. This means that the X6 is noticeably smaller than many SUVs.
The BMW X6 can achieve an impressive top speed of 280 km/h, which is considerably higher than many similar crossover SUVs in its class.
The BMX X6 comes in two options: rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). All-wheel drive is included in the X6's top trim models and is optional on all others.