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BMW X6 (2008-CURRENT)
We Say...
It makes little sense next to the X5, but BMW managed to carve out an interesting niche over here. It's huge, masculine and seats only 4, the X6 is the German take on the Hummer (at least in terms of bling-bling sytle). That said, at least the X6 performs very well with excellent engines and fluid driving dynamics. Try one to understand.
Surprisingly different, smooth engines, stellar performance.
The X5 starts cheaper and is much more practical.

Last Updated: October.09.2008
Ownership xDrive 50i xDrive 35i xDrive 30d
Price P 8,350,000 P 6,800,000 P 6,490,000
Vehicle Classification Ultra-Luxury SUV
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 4.4 DOHC 32V V8 3.0 DOHC 24V I6 3.0 DOHC 24V I6
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 407 @ 5500-6400 306 @ 5800-6200 235 @ 4000
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 600 @ 1800-4500 400 @ 1300-5000 520 @ 2000-2750
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~ Diesel
Fuel System / Aspiration Double VANOS, DI / TT Double VANOS, DI / TT Common Rail, TT
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 8.00 (mfg) 9.17 (mfg) 12.19 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed AT 6-speed AT 6-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4877 4877 4877
Width (mm) 1983 1983 1983
Height (mm) 1690 1690 1690
Wheelbase (mm) 2933 2933 2933
Curb Weight (kg) 2265 2145 2150
Body Type 5-door SUV 5-door SUV 5-door SUV
Engine / Drive F/AWD F/AWD F/AWD
Seating 4 4 4
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link Independent, Multi-Link Independent, Multi-Link
Front Brakes Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration
Rear Brakes Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration
Tires 255/50 R 19 RFT (f & r) 255/50 R 19 RFT (f & r) 255/50 R 19 RFT (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 19 x 9.0 (f & r) Alloy 19 x 9.0 (f & r) Alloy 19 x 9.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 8 8 8
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control)
Traction / Stability Control Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Other Safety Features HDC (Hill Descent Control); Dynamic Brake Lights; front and rear proximity sensors HDC (Hill Descent Control); Dynamic Brake Lights; front and rear proximity sensors HDC (Hill Descent Control); Dynamic Brake Lights; front and rear proximity sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features xDrive 35i
Plus: metallic grille accents; rectangular dual exhaust pipes		 xDrive 30d
Plus: none		 Automatic HID headlamps; headlamp washers; rain-sensing wipers; rear wiper and washer system
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, electric Tilt/telescopic, electric Tilt/telescopic, electric
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather Urethane
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f) Electric (f)
Seating Surface Leather Leather Leather
Other Interior Features xDrive 35i
Plus: wood grain accents		 xDrive 30d
Plus: none		 Graphite matte accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; engine start/stop button
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (heated, with fold) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (heated, with fold) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (heated, with fold)
Climate Control Auto, dual Auto, dual Auto, dual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/MP3/Aux with 14 speakers (i-Drive) Stereo/6-disc/MP3/Aux with 14 speakers (i-Drive) Stereo/6-disc/MP3/Aux with 14 speakers (i-Drive)
Other Convenience Features xDrive 35i
Plus: none		 xDrive 30d
Plus: none		 i-Drive controller (audio, climate, personal settings, service indicator); on-board computer (mileage, range, temperature); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating **** **** ****
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