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2018 BMW X6

SUV · 2015–2027 · X6, X6 M

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
X6X6 M

What changed for 2018

2018 X6 trims

sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50i
Price
Starting MSRP$62,950$65,250$77,700
Powertrain
EngineN55B30M0N55B30M0N63B44O1
Horsepower300 hp300 hp445 hp
Torque300 lb-ft300 lb-ft480 lb-ft
Transmission8HP458HP458HP75
Gears888
DrivetrainRwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)21 mpg20 mpg17 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555
Cargo behind last row26.6 cu ft26.6 cu ft26.6 cu ft
Max cargo59.7 cu ft59.7 cu ft59.7 cu ft
Ground clearance8.3 in8.3 in8.3 in
Length193.8 in193.8 in193.8 in
Curb weight4,585 lb4,705 lb5,080 lb
Comfort
SeatsLeatherLeatherLeather
Heated seatsFrontFrontFront
Climate zones——4
Exterior
Wheels19 in19 in19 in
Packages and options (9)
sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50i
Driving Assistance Plus Package $1,200OptionalOptionalOptional
M Sport Package OptionalOptionalOptional
Premium Package OptionalOptionalOptional
Apple CarPlay Compatibility $300OptionalOptionalOptional
Active Blind Spot Detection OptionalOptionalOptional
Head-Up Display $1,100OptionalOptionalOptional
Lane Departure Warning OptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Assistant OptionalOptionalOptional
Side and Top View Cameras OptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, options, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: X6 2017–2025, X6 2021–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 BMW X6 SUV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2026 BMW X6 M SUV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2024 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 59
2024 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 10
2023 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 11
2023 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 11
2023 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2022 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2022 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2022 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 02
2021 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 77
2021 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 77
2021 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 77
2020 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 109
2020 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 109
2020 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 30
2019 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 45
2019 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 45
2019 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 30
2018 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 44
2018 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 44
2018 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 30
2017 BMW X6 SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2017 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2017 BMW X6 M SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 10
2016 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 19
2016 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 19

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2027X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2027X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2026X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2026X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2026X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2025X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2025X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2025X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 24
2024X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2024X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2024X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 24
2023X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2023X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2023X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2023X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2022X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2022X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2022X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2022X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2021X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2021X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2021X6 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2020X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2020X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2020X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2020X6 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2020X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2019X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2019X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2019X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2019X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2018X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2018X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2018X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2018X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2017X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2017X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2017X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2017X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2016X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2016X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2016X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2016X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2015X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2015X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2015X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2015X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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