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2026 BMW X6 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2026 BMW X6 midsize luxury SUV is available in two versions: xDrive40i and M60i xDrive. BMW equips them with 48-volt mild hybrid technology, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the company's xDrive all-wheel-drive system. However, the engines are different. The X6 xDrive40i has a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (375 horsepower, 398 lb-ft of torque), while the M60i xDrive features a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft).

Keep reading to see the highlights of this SUV's standard and optional equipment lists.

xDrive40i
The X6's standard equipment list includes:

  • 20-inch wheels with run-flat tires
  • Adaptive sport-tuned suspension
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
  • Heated, power-adjustable front sport seats
  • 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • 10-speaker audio system

Several driver assistance and collision avoidance systems are also standard:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

M60i xDrive
Besides its turbocharged V8 engine, the M60i xDrive has a sportier look and a few extra features, such as:

  • Sport exhaust system
  • Four-wheel steering (enhances low-speed maneuverability)
  • High-performance brakes
  • Performance differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
  • Remote engine start
  • Upgraded front seats with 20-way power adjustment
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Harman Kardon audio system
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Several option packages are available for the BMW X6. They include:

Driving Assistance Professional package

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the X6 and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the X6 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Traffic Jam Assistant (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to provide low-speed, hands-free driving capability on select highways
  • Highway Assistant (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)

Premium package (xDrive40i only)

  • Remote engine start
  • Harman Kardon audio system
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Executive package

  • Contents of the Premium package
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • LED lighting for the panoramic sunroof
  • Rear window shades
  • Glass controls

Parking Assistance package

  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the X6 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Climate Comfort package

  • Four-zone climate control
  • Upgraded front seats with 20-way power adjustment (xDrive40i only)
  • Ventilated front seats (xDrive40i only)
  • Heated steering wheel, armrests, and rear seats

Dynamic Handling package (M60i xDrive only)

  • Upgraded adaptive suspension
  • Active roll stabilization system (reduces body roll in corners)

Notable stand-alone options include:

  • A selection of 21- and 22-inch wheels
  • A mobility kit for use with a flat tire
  • Air suspension (xDrive40i only)
  • Extended leather upholstery
  • Upgraded interior trim (M60i xDrive only)
  • Massaging front seats
  • Bowers & Wilkins audio system (M60i xDrive only)

Which X6 trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you can live with reaching 60 mph a second slower in exchange for pocketing about 20 grand in savings, the X6 xDrive40i is the one to get. Not only will you save a pile of money, but you can also spend it on options that will delight most of your senses and have enough left over for an extravagant long weekend road trip in your new ride.

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Comparing average pricing near
Verona, NJ
Vehicle
X6 xDrive40i
X6 M60i
Vehicle
M60i
4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$95,150
Avg Price Paid
$94,070
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
375 hp @ 5,200 rpm
523 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
398 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
4.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/45R20
275/45R20
Wheel size
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.9 gal.
21.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.4 ft.
41.4 ft.
Curb weight
5,002 lb.
5,300 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.1 in.
8.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
87.1 in.
87.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.9 in.
78.9 in.
Height
66.5 in.
66.9 in.
Length
195.0 in.
194.8 in.
Wheelbase
117.1 in.
117.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
27.4 cu. ft.
27.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
59.6 cu. ft.
59.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Front Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.4 in.
61.4 in.
Rear Head Room
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Tacora Red Sensafin, leatherette
Black Sensafin, leatherette
Cognac Sensafin, leatherette
Silverstone Sensafin, leatherette
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Coffee Sensafin, leatherette
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Tacora Red Sensafin, leatherette
Black Sensafin, leatherette
Cognac Sensafin, leatherette
Silverstone Sensafin, leatherette
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Coffee Sensafin, leatherette
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Manhattan Green Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Manhattan Green Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic