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Specs & Features
$73,900
price
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
horsepower
398 lb.-ft.
torque
8-speed Automatic
transmission
3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
engine
-
basic warranty
Overview
For 2024 BMW has mildly refreshed its entire X6 line up and the result is a much sleeker look that is an alien-looking combination of practicality and performance in one rather expensive package. Buyers will appreciate its surprisingly good handling and plenty of paints and leather options that BMW offers regardless of the trim level chosen. Those looking for a little more thrill and fun can opt for the more insane M60i model which comes with a growling V8 engine. The BMW X6 is a blend of luxury, opulence, and engaging driving dynamics that are synonymous with the brand. The new BMW design language is much more palatable on its large vehicle, like the giant kidney grille, which seems to define every car of the Bavarian brand nowadays.
Aside from the minor price bump, MY 2024 BMW X6 receives some much-needed updates across the range. Additionally, you can choose between the myriad of wheels, leather, and exterior colors from the brand’s standard and collection. The 2024 BMW X6 is a league on its own, but in a rapidly growing SUV market, the BMW X6 competes with the likes of the Audi Q8,, and the newly launched Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
Buying Advice
The base model is pretty loaded, however, buyers looking for the best BMW experience should get the premium package which adds some useful bits. Buyers can also add options like the M sport brake package for further safety.
The 2024 BMW X6 comes with a potent engine that churns out 375 horsepower, a figure slightly bumped compared to the previous generation, thanks to its 48-volt tech. The engine is coupled with a smooth shifting 8-speed automatic transmission, that sends power to all 4 wheels and enables a 0 to 60 sprint under 6 seconds. There is also a spicier variant available with a V8 that generates over 500 hp.
Features
For now, BMW has only related the X6 in one trim level with the inline 6-cylinder engine. The 2024 BMW X6 can be had in plenty of metallic, solid, and exclusive paint colors that can help the buyer set the X6 apart from the rest of the lineup. The interior is offered in plenty of colors like white, blue, and black and can be further specified in Merino or Vernasca leather. Buyers can also choose between various colors of wood or carbon fiber that will further accentuate the opulent interior.BMW has given the buyer plenty of wheel choices in many shades and sizes.
TRIMS
XDrive40i
MSRP
$74,895.00
KEY FEATURES
Runflat Tires
Deep Tinted Glass
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Perimeter/Approach Lights
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Sport Seats
Some optional packages available are:
Executive package-$3450
Remote engine start,
Head-up display,
Gesture control,
Ten-speaker Harman Kardon audio system,
Upgraded adaptive LED headlights
Automatic soft-close doors,
Diamond-cut glass controls for the iDrive controller
Start/stop button
Gear selector,
Manual rear-window sunshades,
Panoramic Sky Lounge LED roof.
Driving Assistance Professional Package $2,100
Highway Assistant
Active Driving Assistant Pro
Active Cruise Control w/Stop & Go Active Lane Keeping Assistant w/side collision avoidance,
Steering and traffic jam assistant
Automatic lane change,
Evasion assistant and
Cross-Traffic Alert Front
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The base model is pretty loaded, however, buyers looking for the best BMW experience should get the premium package which adds some useful bits. Buyers can also add options like the M sport brake package for further safety.
Release Date
The BMW X6 for the 2024 MY is available to order on the brand’s official website.
Engine and Performance
7.5/10
For the MY 2024 the BMW X6 comes with a pretty potent and slightly uprated engine output in terms of both horsepower and torque, which results in a much more dynamic driving experience. The engine is an inline six-cylinder unit that comes with the latest and greatest mild technology based on the upscaled 48-volt system. The new mild hybrid system in 2024 X6 can add power during hard acceleration and when launching the car from dead stops. The engine makes 375 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque comes in much early at just 1850 rpm, resulting in plenty of low-end fun. The 2024 BMW X6 can go from a dead stop to 60 miles per hour in just 4.7 seconds. The quarter-mile comes in at 13.4 seconds and flat out will do 131 miles per hour. Not bad for an SUV weighing 5000 pounds. Despite its ferocious acceleration, optional adaptive dampers can soothe out the ride for both drivers and passengers alike.
Model
2024 BMW X6 XDrive40i
2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe
2023 Audi Q8
MSRP
$74,895
$85,950
$68,345
Engine
3.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline 6
3.0 Liter Twin Turbo V6
3.0L, Turbocharged V6
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8 speed automatic
8 speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Horsepower (hp @ RPM)
Â
Fuel Economy
7.5/10
Despite being one of the most potent SUVs on the market, the BMW is surprisingly the most fuel-efficient SUV among its peers with a staggering 24 highway mpg. While driving your powerful BMW X6 in the city, you can expect a mileage of 23 mpg. If you travel long distances often then you are in luck as the 2024 BMW X6 offers a staggering 26 mpg. The massive gas tank of the new X6 can hold approximately 22 gallons of fuel enabling a massive 569 miles of highway range and 525 miles of combines ranging making it an ideal long-distance cruiser.
Model
2024 BMW X6 XDrive40i
2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe
2023 Audi Q8
MPG (city)
23
na
21
MPG (highway)
26
na
23
MPG (combined)
24
na
20
Fuel capacity (gallons)
21.9
23.7
22.5
Range (City, highway, combined, in miles)
503.70 / 569.40/525.6
na
405 / 518 / 450
The biggest gas tanks among its peers is of the 2024 Cayenne Coupe but its MPG figures are currently unknown. Thanks to the mild hybrid powertrain technology BMW X6 is the most fuel-efficient SUV available in the market today, despite packing a significant power punch.BMW X6 also manages a 500-mile plus highway range because of the large gas tanks and as such is ideal in terms of long-range cruising capabilities.
Interior
7.5/10
Despite being a sport-oriented SUV the 2024 BMW X6 comes with one of the most opulent and well-crafted interiors in the business. The German brand has made extensive use of high-quality Merino and Vernasca leather to provide supple and upmarket seats and dashboards. Optional heated and ventilated seats are also available as a package, along with massaging seats that are sure to come in handy during long-distance journeys. Buyers can also choose between different trim materials and parking assistant options. The leather can also be chosen with contrast stitching. The seats can be adjusted in a multitude of ways and provide a sublime driving experience. Furthermore, various driver can program their preferred settings and store them in a profile, that the car will automatically fetch. The X6 can comfortably seat 5 people and boasts of highest front-row headroom and legroom in its class. The passengers can store up to 59.6 cu ft behind the first row and up to 27.4 cu ft under the second row.
Model
2024 BMW X6 XDrive40i
2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe
2023 Audi Q8
Passenger Capacity
5
5
5
First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom) (in.)
39.3/60/40.4
na
37.1 / 59.5 / 41.6
Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom) (in.)
37.5/57.7/35.7
na
38.1 / 58.5 / 40.2
Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet)
59.6
53
60.7
Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet)
27.4
20.9
30.5
All the SUVs on our list can comfortably sit 5 passengers and as such are recommended for consumers with families. The occupancy space is nearly identical in all cars but the BMW X6 leads the way in terms of shoulder room and headroom. Taller passengers will be much more comfortable in rear seats as the sloping rooflines of these SUVs will be a bane for many occupants due to the reduced headroom but this is also the reason behind their impressive performance and MPG figures. The Porsche Cayenne coupe has the least space behind the front row at 53 cu ft
Some of the key interior features available are
Merino leather interior
Genuine wood trim
Heated seats
Massaging seats
Alcantara headliner
Panoramic roof
How Intuitive is 2024 BMW X6’s Infotainment System
The BMW X6 has a 12.3-inch display Apple Carplay and Android Auto as Standard. You also get Sirius XM HD radio with 1 years subscription to the package. The screen is responsive and icons are out. The optional gesture control systems can help the driver control the volume by just using gestures. The star of the show, however, is the mind-blowing optional Bowers and Wilkins audio system that comes with crystal clear audio and a thumping soundstage The sound stage is incredibly vast and groovy. BMW has also included real-time traffic updates and Bluetooth connectivity as standard. Some buyers may find the BMW’s menu too comprehensive ad distracting.
Some notable infotainment features are-
Optional Bowers and Wilkins system
Android auto and Apple car play
Wifi hotspot with AUX and Bluetooth
Digital cockpit plus
Personalised sim with 5G
Wireless charging
Exterior
7.5/10
The exterior of 2024 BMW X6 is imposing, to say the least. The big kidney grill can be optioned with a glowing one, that lights up during egress and ingress. The led are now inverted and begins a new era of BMW design language. The massive wheel arches are home to even more imposing optional 23-inch tires. The side profile is sleek and dynamic with clean lines that gently taper up to a sloping roof. Coming to the rear the 2024 BMW X6 looks more like a lifted hatchback than anything else. The massive rear light setup is all LED. Further buyers can choose between gloss black exterior elements and laser adaptive headlights as an option.
The BMW is the heaviest of the bunch and weighs in at 5000 pounds and comes in second longest at 195 inches. The wheelbase is also the longest in the segment at 117.1 inches.
Model
2024 BMW X6 XDrive40i
2024 Porsche Cayenne coupe
2023 Audi Q8
Curb Weight (lbs)
5002
4740
4960
Length (in.)
195
194
196.6
Width (in.)
78.9
78.1
78.5
Height (in.)
66.9
66.1
67.2
Ground Clearance (in.)
na
na
5.8
Wheelbase (in.)
117.1
114
117
The Audi Q8 is the second heaviest on the list with 4960 pounds of curb weight. The BMW X6 is perhaps the most eye-catching designed SUV in recent memory. The Q8 seems like the most restrained. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is the lightest SUV on our list with 4740 pounds These are all Massive SUVs they weigh quite a lot, but thanks to the adaptive dampers and anti-roll bars the SUVs handle themselves very well in all situations. Unlike Porsche, the BMW and Audi don’t have the option for skid plates, which limits their off-road prowess but is not a deal breaker.
Safety
As the vehicle is brand new NHTSA has not conducted the crash test yet, however, given BMW's reputation of making some of the safest SUVs in the market. The X6 will hopefully score a good score on the crash test. The BMW as standard is equipped with a lot of features like Airbags and ABS that are crucial for braking and head-on collision. As standard the SUV is equipped with Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Some notable safety features are-
Automatic Highbeams
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Rear Child Safety Locks
Airbag Occupancy Sensors
Parking Assistant Automated Parking Sensors
Competition
2024 BMW X6 vs 2024 Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 is an ideal vehicle for those looking for a much more conventional design language and effortlessly styled interiors. The Q8 is also more affordable than BMW and requires less upfront investment and reduced ownership costs. However, BMW comes with a standard 3-year complimentary maintenance package and is a much more fun and engaging vehicle to drive. Also, the BMW offers a much more vast array of rich paint colors and leather options making customization a very enjoyable part of the BMW experience.
2024 Porsche Cayenne vs 2024 BMW X6
The only gripe with the newly revised Porsche Cayenne is its slightly higher price tag. The Porsche is equal to if not better than the 2024 BMW X6 in terms of driving dynamics and both SUVs offer plenty of fun and versatility at their respective price point. The Porsche however is almost $5000 dearer than the BMW, and let's not forget the shamelessly expensive Porsche Options that can cost an arm and a leg. The BMW on the other hand comes pretty loaded with a laundry list of standard features.
Final Verdict
No, the 2024 BMW X6 is way more expensive than its rivals and fails to justify its price tag. The Audi is a much more well-rounded SUV and looks iconic and subtle in a very elegant way. In the case of German-only SUVs, the Audi Q8 is the right choice as it does everything a BMW X6 can in a much more affordable way.
Yes, if you like confused eyeballs judging your taste in cars and have a desperate need to drive a car that has been on the list of the top 10 ugliest cars ever made 11 times. Buyers are much better off with the BMW X5, which does everything a BMW X6 can in a much more appealing and wallet-friendly manner.
