2014 BMW X6 M Review
2014 BMW X6 M Review
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Pros
- Stellar acceleration from turbocharged V8
- capable handling and strong braking
- supremely comfortable front seats.
Cons
- Limited backseat headroom
- small cargo area
- poor rearward visibility
- hefty price
- feels large and heavy when the road is tight.
What’s new
The 2014 BMW X6 M carries over unchanged from the previous model year.
Edmunds says
As an SUV, the 2014 BMW X6 M is pretty impractical. But prodigious performance capabilities make up for a lot of sins.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2014 BMW X6 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$364/mo for X6 M Base
X6 M Base
vs
$196/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Vehicle overview
If you're looking for a logical reason to buy a 2014 BMW X6 M, you'll probably be searching for a long time. That's because there really isn't one, as this ultra-performance version of the BMW X6 crossover gives a big, fat raspberry to the rational car-buying process. But if this unusual mix of crossover SUV, coupe and supercar appeals to you on an emotional level, well, you'll find it's like nothing else.
The brashly styled X6 M augments the standard model's sweeping fastback roof line and bulging wheelwells with gaping front air inlets that look ready to ingest anything that dares to cross the vehicle's path. A 555-horsepower turbocharged V8 engine backs up the menacing facade, and it's able to motivate the M's considerable mass with ridiculous ease. This marvel from BMW's M division also does a fine job going around corners. Of course, a tight road will quickly give you a sense of paint-scraping anxiety as the bulky X6 passes perilously close to shrubs and canyon walls, but the capability for making time on a winding road is certainly there.
But you are buying an SUV, right? Well, sort of. The standard configuration on the X6 M only comes with four seats, and your backseat passengers will find limited headroom because of the coupelike roof line. Moreover, the X6 M's cargo capacity is pretty meager and isn't well suited for hauling bulky items. The supercharged V8 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo are far from being practical purchases, but these sport-tuned SUVs are certainly more useful for families than the X6. And if style and performance are really your top desires, the Audi RS 7, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG deliver something truly different from the norm and are far more coupelike than the X6 M.
So there's a strong logical case for buying something other than the 2014 BMW X6 M. But maybe you simply like the idea of owning a 555-hp BMW, and everything else is secondary. At that point, picking up an X6 M is totally OK by us.
Performance & mpg
The 2014 BMW X6 M is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine good for 555 hp and 500 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.
In Edmunds performance testing, the BMW X6 M reached 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.3 seconds. This makes it not only the quickest SUV we've ever tested but also quicker than many dedicated sports cars.
The trade-off for so much performance is fairly dismal fuel economy -- the X6 M returns an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in combined driving (13 city/17 highway).
Safety
The BMW X6 M includes stability and traction control, antilock brakes, automatic brake drying, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Also standard is the BMW Assist emergency communications system, which provides automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery and on-demand roadside assistance. Optional safety equipment includes sideview, rear- and top-view parking cameras.
In Edmunds brake testing, the X6 M came to a stop from 60 mph in an exceptionally short 107 feet.
Driving
The 2014 BMW X6 M is a crossover SUV that weighs more than 5,000 pounds. So how does this beast manage to handle like a sports car? Technology -- lots of technology. There's "Active" this and "Dynamic" that in just about every area of the X6 M's operation, a battalion of high-tech aids designed to keep the laws of physics at bay. The results are stunning. Drive the X6 M enthusiastically through a turn and you'll experience neutral handling, prodigious grip and an athletic character. However, on really tight roads, no amount of athleticism will be able to hide just how big the X6 M is.
Then, there's the turbo V8 engine. Power is instantaneous and acceleration is at once awe-inspiring and giggle-inducing. Press the driver-programmable M button on the steering wheel and the gas pedal becomes more sensitive, the automatic transmission's shifts become more rapid and the exhausts let out a gnarly bark during upshifts under full throttle. The X6 M may not be a classic performance machine, but it's certainly a riot.
Interior
Besides unique M additions that include special seats, badges and color combinations, the 2014 BMW X6 M seems quite familiar. From the front seats, it looks nearly identical to the previous-generation X5. Beyond that, the materials are top-notch and the whole thing is put together beautifully. The iDrive interface works well for controlling and adjusting all of the X5's systems, though in our experience it typically take a few more clicks and twists of the control knob to get what you want; some rival systems are easier to use.
The coupelike roof line is, of course, the whole point of the X6, but it does reduce rear headroom in comparison to other SUVs. In standard form, the rear seat has a large center console and accommodates just two passengers; you can opt to have a three-person bench instead. The outboard rear seats are reasonably comfortable but they lack any sort of adjustment.
Besides limited backseat headroom, the dramatic roof line also reduces visibility and cuts into the cargo area. Cargo capacity is sufficient for occasional hauling, with a decent 25 cubic feet with the seats up, but with the rear seats stowed, the X6 holds only 60 cubic feet. That's less capacity than you'll get out of a Ford Escape. Then again, Escapes aren't pumping out 555 hp now, are they?
2014 BMW X6 M models
The 2014 BMW X6 M is a performance-oriented version of the BMW X6 midsize crossover SUV. Four seats are standard, and an optional rear middle seat increases capacity to five.
Standard equipment includes 20-inch wheels, performance tires, adaptive dampers, active stabilizer bars, a self-leveling rear air suspension, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, a power liftgate, front and rear parking sensors and a sunroof. Inside, you get dual-zone automatic climate control, heated 14-way power front seats (with adjustable bolsters and lumbar), leather upholstery, the BMW iDrive electronics interface, Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system and a 16-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.
The Cold Weather package adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. The Active Ventilated Seat package adds ventilation and massage functionality to the front seats. The Rear Climate package gets four-zone automatic climate control and manual rear side sunshades. The Premium Sound package comes with satellite radio and an upgraded 16-speaker sound system. Choosing the Driver Assistance package adds a head-up display, rear- and top-view parking cameras and automatic high-beam control.
Stand-alone options include keyless ignition and entry, automatic soft-close doors, a sideview parking camera, LED headlights, extended interior leather trim, a rear-seat entertainment system and the BMW Apps suite of iPhone integration features.
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5 out of 5 stars
X6M Best Vehicle ever owned
hjennbmw, 07/29/2011
2012 BMW X6 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
Contrary to the Edmunds review of the all new 2012 X6M, I find this car is the best car I've ever purchased. I owned a 2009 X6 5.0 & loved it too, but the X6M...WOW! This SAV handles like a sports car.
The acceleration is impressive. I find the cargo & seating is plenty roomy.
I have 5 seats & everyone travels comfortably.
here is a lot of cargo space & also a hidden space where the … optional spare tire would be.
I haven't needed to use the underneath storage yet. I've loaded large pictures, coolers, even a Large wood utility wagon inside & not had a problem.
I recommend this car to anyone who appreciates the technology that BMW has to offer. The BMW of Escondido Dealership is fabulous.
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite vehicle to drive by far!
Donald Montano, 04/08/2016
2010 BMW X6 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
I have owned a number of cars and trucks over the years. Currently own a 911 Porsche and Panamera along with a 650 Dodge Ram and Toyota Four Runner. I've owned BMW 550 and 740 as well. This is the best driving vehicle of the lot. It's still a big vehicle but doesn't handle like one. My 911 is a 1999 and rides like a Go-Cart. The Panamera feels like a big car. Now that I'm in my … 50's I much prefer sitting a bit higher and knowing I have the acceleration and stopping ability of a much smaller vehicle. It is the most fun I have had driving any vehicle. I'm not fascinated by the look of the vehicle, but then that's what lured me in. I like to drive fast and don't want to be conspicuous. Most folks simply don't know how much power this SUV really has. It will blow both of my Porshe cars off the line. Excellent braking has saved me from a couple of certain accidents over the past 5 years. The downside is kids have a difficult time seeing out of the back seats. And there are only 2 back seats. I wish there was a bench seat option so we could carry 5 passengers. My daughter is now practicing for her driving test and I let her drive my X6M. She didn't like the vehicle having spent her life in the back seat. The fully adjustable seat allowed her 4'10'' frame to adjust to a position where she could see well and feel very comfortable. After her first drive she expressed that "your car is way nicer than the Toyota!" She needed to adjust her foot pressure on both the accelerator and the brake. Both are far more responsive than the other vehicles we have.
My X6M is the best car I have ever owned. My wife expected me to be looking for a new car and asked me about it. I told her I'm happy with the X6M. As long as I can get it detailed I'm good for a couple more years at least.
Oh, the gas mileage is poor at about 15 mpg and the gas tank is small ~20 gal. So I have to hit the gas station at least weekly and sometimes more. My Wife names all of our vehicles. The X6M is named "Thirsty".
4.63 out of 5 stars
Bavaria rules
Booboo, 01/11/2010
2010 BMW X6 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
I had several turbos, incl the V12 twinturbo MBZ but this new X6M beats them all. The suspension and insane acceleration supports speeds that can land you in the big house, so one has to watch that head up display at all times. The X6M is obscenely fast and beats the Cayenne turbo. The ride feels safe at all times and the brakes are tops. The standard "drive" setting offers a cultivated … ride in Rover style comfort, whereas the car undergoes a major transformation in the "sports" mode or in the additional "M" mode. This is where the fun is, even the mufflers sound different and menacing then. This is the 1st performance crossover SUV/Coupe on the road! Makes the rest look like shopping carts.
4.88 out of 5 stars
My X6M
Kate, 12/10/2009
2010 BMW X6 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
Brilliant car, fast and fun. Very very fast, more fun to drive than the M6 I had. Power is very smooth, no lag, and it sounds divine. You can get to 100mph before you know it!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 BMW X6 M, so we've included reviews for other years of the X6 M since its last redesign.
2014 X6 M Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $93,900 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $364/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 25.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the X6 M include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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