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2021 BMW X6
SUV · 2015–2027 · X6, X6 M
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$600 to +$750 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → Forward Collision Warning (all trims)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (all trims)
- Climate zones: 2 → 4 (M50i)
2021 X6 trims
| M50i | sDrive40i | xDrive40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $86,250 | $65,050 | $67,350 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | N63B | B58C | B58C |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Rwd | Awd |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | |||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Harman Kardon + option | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning + option | Lane Departure Warning + option | Lane Departure Warning + option |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Forward Collision Warning | Forward Collision Warning | Forward Collision Warning |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated seats | Front + option | Front + option | Front + option |
| Ventilated seats | Front | Optional | Optional |
| Climate zones | 4 | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Wheels | 20 in + option | 20 in + option | 20 in + option |
| Headlights | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Packages and options (62)
| M50i | sDrive40i | xDrive40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience Package $1,050 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Driving Assistance Professional Package $1,700 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dynamic Handling Package | Optional | — | Optional |
| Executive Package | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Luxury Seating Package $1,000 | — | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Package $4,500 | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistance Package $800 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers $650 | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 2-Axle Air Suspension $1,000 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Running Boards $400 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Extended Shadowline Trim $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Kidney Grille $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Space-Saver Spare $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Hitch $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Anthracite Alcantara Headliner $650 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front Massaging Seats $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Heated Seats $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats, Armrests and Steering Wheel $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dashboard $850 | Optional | — | — |
| Rear Manual Side Window Shades $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System $3,400 | Optional | — | — |
| 21" M Y-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 741M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 20" M Star-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 740M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| 20" V-Spoke Wheels, Style 738 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | — | Standard | Standard |
| 21" Y-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 744 with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950 | — | Optional | Optional |
| 21" Y-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 744 with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950 | — | Optional | Optional |
| 21" M Y-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 741M with Performance Non-Run-Flat Tires $950 | Optional | — | — |
| 22" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 742M with Performance Non-Run-Flat Tires $1,900 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 22" M Double-Spoke Black Wheels, Style 742M with Performance Non-Run-Flat Tires $1,900 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 22" M V-Spoke Cerium Gray Wheel, Style 747M with Performance Non-Run-Flat Tires $1,900 | Optional | — | — |
| Aluminum Dark Mesh Interior Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Tetragon Trim | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Brown-Metallic Ash Grain Wood Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Fiber Trim $300 | Optional | — | — |
| Fineline Stripe Brown High Gloss Wood Trim | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| BMW Individual Fineline Black Trim with Aluminum Inserts $1,080 | Optional | — | — |
| Individual Piano Black Finish Trim $1,080 | Optional | — | — |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ametrin Metallic $1,950 | Optional | — | — |
| Arctic Grey Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Black Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Graphite Metallic $550 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Flamenco Red Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | — | Optional | Optional |
| Manhattan Green Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Phytonic Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tanzanite Blue II Metallic $1,950 | Optional | — | — |
| Black Extended Merino Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Canberra Beige Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Coffee Extended Merino Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Coffee Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cognac Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White Extended Merino Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White / Night Blue Extended Merino Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tacora Red Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tartufo Extended Merino Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, 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
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (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 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.