2020 BMW X6 M Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$108,600 to $117,600

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With the platform of a midsize crossover SUV, the body of a “sports activity coupe,” and the speed of a high-powered sports car, the BMW X6 M doesn’t fit into one neat category. It has been a strong seller for BMW, and it should continue to be as it gets even quicker for 2020. The new third-generation debuts with more comfort, more speed, and better looks.

The X6 and X6 M are essentially the same as the X5 and X5 M but with a chunk of the roof cut down for a more distinctive profile. Although that sloped roofline looks sportier, it reduces interior space and adds more to the price tag.

The engine in the 2020 X6 M is the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 also found in the M5 sedan, which means 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque shifting through an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission and active M Differential. That’s a gain of 33 more horses over the previous X6 M, and the torque curve is significantly wider for more usable power. Check the box for the available Competition trim and you get an extra 17 hp, which is enough to drop a tenth of a second off the standard versions 3.8-second 0-60 time. Sipping premium fuel, the X6 M will return 16 mpg city, 22 highway, and 18 combined.

An optional M Driver’s Package raises the electronically limited 155-mph top speed to 177 mph and gets you entry into a driving skills class at one of BMW’s Performance Centers. One is in South Carolina and the other is in California.

The suspension is by a five-link setup in the rear and double wishbones up front, and the M Steptronic transmission features three settings that adjust shift speed and sharpness. Alloy 21-inch wheels with staggered tires are standard on the Competition trim, and the disc brakes are cross-drilled and vented at both ends. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive (AWD) system only drives the rear wheels in most situations but puts power to the front when it detects more traction is necessary. A Track driving mode comes standard on the Competition trim. It deactivates distracting driver-assist features and comes with knee padding on each side for taking sharp corners. The X6 M’s dual-branch exhaust system can also adjust the exhaust note with a control located on the center console.

The X5 and X6 have premium, pleasing interiors even in standard form, and the X6 M is even better. A 12.3-inch center display houses BMW’s iDrive 7 operating system and comes standard, as does a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Carbon-fiber trim adorns the interior, and the sill plates are illuminated. Available extras include a rear-seat entertainment package, a Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound stereo, and full Merino leather. The Competition version adds premium leather as standard. Interior space is essentially the same as the old X6 M aside from a little more headroom and a little more cargo room, but of course it’s noticeably less than the equivalent X5. Cargo space behind the back seat is 27.4 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 59.6 with them folded, which is 6.5 and 12.7 less than the X5, respectively.

Standard safety features include frontal-collision warning with pedestrian warning and city-collision mitigation, blind-spot monitors, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and speed-limit information. On the options list is a package with lane-keep assist, extended traffic-jam assist, evasion aid, and a package with adaptive cruise control that will work all the way up to 130 mph.

Both the X5 M and X6 M aren’t just SUVs with a loud exhaust, big engine, and an M badge. They’re thoroughly engineered performance machines that will roast tires and outrun many proper sports cars while still carrying a small family and their bags. It’s not a common combination, but not an entirely unique one, either. Other premium carmakers have their own sporty SUVs, including the Audi SQ7, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and Mercedes GLE 63 AMG. All are worth considering.

Published Jun 1, 2022 by Andrew Newton

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by Jorge C
Sep 23, 2023
I came from a X5 M Competition, totally love my X6 M competition Sep 23, 2023
by Everett G
Jun 21, 2022
Affordable and reliable vehicle at a good value. I wish there were more colors available.Jun 21, 2022
by Zara P
Dec 29, 2021
Simply amazing vehicle with beautiful handling and power to go with it.Dec 29, 2021

2020 BMW X6 M Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 18

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15

Engine

Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 18

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: with wind deflector · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.0

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: heated front · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 18

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15

Engine

Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 18

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.0

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

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