2023 BMW X6

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Rating7.5
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$70,100 - $89,100
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful set of engines

Options are too pricey

The exterior and interior will undergo cosmetic changes

Poised and quiet ride

Improved technical features

Plush interior

Wealth of standard features

Specs & Features

$70,100

price

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-speed Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize SUV segment, the 2023 BMW X6 goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Audi Q8, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe. With 2 trims on offer, the BMW X6 is expected to start off at a base price of MSRP $69,000 and go up all the way up to an MSRP of $87,000. There are 2 powertrains on offer for the X6. 

The standard engine is a 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 engine rated for 335 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the BMW X6 gives you a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. An optional 4.4L V8 engine is also offered, with an output of 523 horsepower. An 8-Speed Automatic transmission is offered alongside both engines. The 2023 BMW X6 is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 5.3 seconds.

Buying Advice

While the Porsche Cayenne appears to be a worthy competitor, the BMW X6 is the best-equipped SUV in the segment. The X6 offers many more features and better performance than all its competitors at a much better price. 

Trims

    40i
    $70,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 335 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    M50i
    $89,100 onwards
    • Engine: 4.4L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 523 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$70,100- $89,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.5

Horsepower

523 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$55,550- $70,850

Gasoline

8.64

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

311 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.31

296 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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Gasoline

8.1

335 hp @ 5700 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

5

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$72,200- $135,900

Gasoline

7.89

335 hp @ 5300 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 1340 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.57

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

317 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.38

194 hp @ 4700 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.93

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.99

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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Gasoline

7.95

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

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2023 BMW X6 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2023 BMW X6

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec13.8 sec130 mph
    2023 BMW X5

    Ranked #1

    5.2 sec14.3 sec130 mph
    2023 Audi Q8

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec14.0 sec130 mph
    5.4 sec--
    5.9 sec-152 mph
    6.2 sec--

    2023 BMW X6 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2023 BMW X6

      Ranked #4

      21 mpg25 mpg23 mpg21.9 gal.459.9/547.5 mi.
      24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg14.2 gal.340.8/454.4 mi.
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg18.8 gal.432.4/564 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg18.8 gal.-
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg17.8 gal.384/518.40 mi.
      2023 BMW X5

      Ranked #4

      21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg21.9 gal.459.9/569.4 mi.

      2023 BMW X6 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2023 BMW X6

        Ranked #8

        194.8 in.78.9 in.66.3 in.8.1 in.117.1 in. -
        2023 Audi Q7

        Ranked #1

        199.3 in.77.6 in.68.5 in.-117.9 in. -
        198.5 in.77.3 in.69.9 in.6.65 in.112.7 in. -
        198.4 in.78.7 in.67.1 in.7.3 in.113.8 in. -
        198.2 in.78 in.69.7 in.6.7 in.114.2 in. -
        2023 Audi Q8

        Ranked #5

        196.6 in.78.5 in.67.2 in.5.8 in.117.9 in. -

        2023 BMW X6 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2023 BMW X6

          Ranked #15

          27.4 cu.ft.-59.6 cu.ft.
          31.9 cu.ft.-118 cu.ft.
          18.1 cu.ft.139.1 cu.ft.95 cu.ft.
          34.9 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.149.9 cu.ft.78.7 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.140.6 cu.ft.75.4 cu.ft.

          2023 BMW X6 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            2023 BMW X6

            Ranked #1

            59.6 cu.ft.27.4 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.
            63.3 cu.ft.37.8 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
            78.7 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.78.7 cu.ft.
            75.4 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.75.4 cu.ft.
            68.8 cu.ft.37.2 cu.ft.68.8 cu.ft.
            84 cu.ft.34.9 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.

            2023 BMW X6 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2023 BMW X6

              Ranked #3

              7209 lbs.994 lbs.4855 lbs.
              7716 lbs.2105 lbs.4990 lbs.
              7700 lbs.1657 lbs.4663 lbs.
              2023 Audi Q8

              Ranked #2

              7700 lbs.1157 lbs.4971 lbs.
              2023 BMW X5

              Ranked #3

              7209 lbs.1014 lbs.4828 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1391 lbs.5554 lbs.

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