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Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2011–2013Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2010, 2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026–2027. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2012AVOIDSerious complaints 4.5× usual, mostly engine and power train Extended coverage
30 serious complaints of 34, the most about engine (17) and power train (9); 4.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles. 7 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 bmw x6 m. While driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine indicator suddenly illuminated and the "stability control inactive" message displayed before the vehicle lost power. After turning the engine off and back on, the vehicle operated normally and the warning indicator and message no longer displayed.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2018
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, May 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the: ? (B011515, Aug 2015)
- Extended coverage The engine's intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification (SIM010717, Jun 2017)
- Extended coverage When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the Footwell Module (FRM) could fail. (B012016, Aug 2016)
- Extended coverage S63 Engine Fuel Injectors - Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the fuel injectors to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original… (B010315, Dec 2015)
- Extended coverage For the above-referenced vehicles with driver's side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. (B011618, Oct 2018)
- Extended coverage For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger's side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. (B011718, Oct 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
34 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2012
- Starting prices: +$2,500 to +$2,600 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6 → N55 (xDrive35i)
- Fuel economy (combined): Not listed → 19 mpg (xDrive35i)
- Engine: 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 → N63 (xDrive50i)
- Fuel economy (combined): Not listed → 16 mpg (xDrive50i)
- Driver seat memory: Driver Seat, Front Passenger Seat → Driver Seat (xDrive50i, ActiveHybrid)
- Engine: 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 hybrid → 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 (ActiveHybrid)
2012 X6 trims
| ActiveHybrid | xDrive35i | xDrive50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | — | $59,600 | $70,200 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 | N55 | N63 |
| Horsepower | 480 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 450 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Two-mode active transmission | 8-speed Sport Automatic | 8-speed Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | — | 19 mpg | 16 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | 6,000 lb | 6,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 25.6 cu ft | 25.6 cu ft | 25.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 59.7 cu ft | 59.7 cu ft | 59.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.35 in | 8.35 in | 8.35 in |
| Length | 192 in | 192 in | 192 in |
| Curb weight | 5,765 lb | 4,784 lb | 5,225 lb |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 20 in | 19 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector |
Packages and options (44)
| ActiveHybrid | xDrive35i | xDrive50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cold Weather Package $750 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Package | — | Optional | Optional |
| Multi-Contour Seats $1,300 | — | Optional | Standard |
| Sport Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19-Inch Light Alloy Wheels | — | Standard | Standard |
| Y Spoke (Style 336) 20-Inch Light Alloy Wheels $950 | — | — | Optional |
| 255/50 R19 All-Season Run-Flat Tires | — | Standard | Standard |
| Spare Tire and Wheel $150 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ash Grain Wood | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Brushed Aluminum | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Leather Wrapped | — | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Bamboo Wood | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Eucalyptus Red Brown Wood | — | Optional | Optional |
| Piano Black | — | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White Non-Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Azurite Black Metallic $1,800 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Citrin Black Metallic $1,800 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Non-Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Monaco Blue Metallic | — | Optional | Optional |
| Pearl Silver Metallic $1,800 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Black Metallic $1,800 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Space Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tasman Green Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Vermilion Red Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Alcantara / Leather Combination | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Nappa Leather $2,400 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Nevada Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black Perforated Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Champagne Full Merino Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Chateau Alcantara / Leather Combination | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Chateau Nevada Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Criollo Brown Full Merino Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory Nappa Leather | Optional | — | — |
| Oyster Nevada Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Full Merino Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Nevada Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Nappa Leather $2,400 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Nevada Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, chassis, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | — | 0 | 1 | Unknown or other (1) | — |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 3 | Structure (2) | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–24 mpg | — | 4 | 1 | Vehicle speed control (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–24 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 9 | Electronic stability control (esc) (6) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 1 | Structure (1) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 5 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 7 | Electrical system (2) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 9 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 5 | Engine (1) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 4 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 3 | Engine (1) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Power train (3) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | — | 1 | 9 | Engine (3) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–555 hp | AWD | 15–20 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 11 | Air bags (6) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp | AWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 26 | Air bags (15) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp | AWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 34 | Engine (17) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp | AWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 32 | Engine (16) | No |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp | AWD | 14–17 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 19 | Engine (8) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: X6 2017–2025, X6 2021–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW X6 SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 | BMW X6 M SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 9 |
| 2024 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 9 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 9 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | BMW X6 SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | BMW X6 M SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 11 |
| 2014 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 11 |
| 2014 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 11 |
| 2013 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 26 |
| 2013 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 6 | 26 |
| 2013 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 6 | 26 |
| 2012 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 34 |
| 2012 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 7 | 32 |
| 2012 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 7 | 32 |
| 2011 | BMW X6 M SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 31 |
| 2011 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 11 | 31 |
| 2011 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 11 | 31 |
| 2010 | BMW X6 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2027 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2027 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2026 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2025 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2024 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2023 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2023 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2023 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2022 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2022 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2022 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2021 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2021 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2021 | X6 sDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2020 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2020 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2020 | X6 sDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2019 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2019 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2018 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2018 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2017 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2017 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2016 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2016 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2015 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2015 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2014 | X6 M | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2014 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2014 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2013 | X6 M | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2013 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2012 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | X6 xDriveM | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2011 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2011 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | X6 xDriveM | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2010 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2010 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2010 | X6 xDriveM | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.