2016 BMW X6 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$60,600 to $75,300

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Maybe you don’t want--or need--a boxy-looking SUV and the maximum cargo capacity that a boxy shape provides. If what you’re looking for instead is something that's both larger than a sedan and engaging to drive, look at, and sit in, the 2016 BMW X6 may be the perfect choice.

The 4-door, 5-passenger X6 moved into its second generation with last year’s redesign, so, as expected, it gets only minor changes for 2016. All three X6 trims will now come standard with a Bluetooth package that includes text-messaging capabilities, simultaneous phonebook sync for a second phone, and an extra microphone. And the top-end X6 xDrive50i version now comes standard with 4-zone climate control and a Harman Kardon audio upgrade with a year's subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio.

There’s no mistaking the X6, with its coupe-like roofline and ground clearance. The trouble with this unique look is that the sloping roof cuts down on rear cargo space and headroom. But if you’re not carting around construction equipment, NBA players, or a pair of over-sized Rottweilers, the cargo space (53.9 cubic feet total and 20.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats) should be sufficient. And the 40/20/40-split rear seats allow for some creative cargo/passenger configurations.

While the interior space of the X6 may give some consumers pause, the interior construction and features will not. The X6 may have a unique look on the outside, but the cabin is pure BMW elegance and quality. It has genuine wood trimmings, leather upholstery, just the right amount of chrome, plush seats, a refined instrument panel, and a massive 10.2-inch LCD monitor.

The three trim options for the X6 are the sDrive35i, xDrive35i, and xDrive50i. The sDrive35i is the only rear-wheel-drive (RWD) choice, and its pricing begins around $61,000. It comes with a 3.0-liter turbo inline 6-cylinder (I6) that produces 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The sDrive35i gets estimated mileage of 18 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined.

The xDrive35i comes with the same powertrain as the sDrive35i, but gets slightly lower mileage (18/24/20) and costs about $3,000 more. But if you live anywhere near snow, BMW’s critically acclaimed all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology is well worth the extra money.

Moving up to the xDrive50i and its $75,500 price tag brings a twin turbo, 4.4-liter V8 that cranks out 445 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. It will also come with the 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and all-wheel drive (AWD), and it will get mileage of 15/21/17.

The V8 can move the X6 xDrive50i from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, a rather impressive time for a 5,175-pound vehicle. The I6 trims go from 0-60 in 6.0 seconds, but don’t be confused by that gap--all three X6 trims move and handle remarkably well for their size. It’s not like driving a BMW sports sedan (how could it be?), but the X6 still manages to be both athletic and comfortable.

The sDrive35i and xDrive35i come with the same standard features (except for the AWD). Highlights from that list include adaptive auto-leveling headlights, heated wiper-fluid jets, a power liftgate, heated 10-way power front seats, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, BMW ConnectedDrive wireless services with emergency assistance, integrated smartphone apps, and a 9-speaker sound system with USB and auxiliary inputs and 20GB of memory.

The xDrive50i trim adds 20-way multicontour front seats, 4-zone climate control, a rear-view camera, keyless ignition, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. All those features are also available as options for the I6 trims. The full list of available features, both as standalone options and in packages, is rather lengthy. You can get unique bodywork and interior trims, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, adjustable shocks, adaptive suspension, adaptive cruise control, a frontal collision warning system, lane-departure warnings, blind-spot monitoring, and more.

Standard safety features for all X6 models include 4-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist and hill hold, electronic stability control, roll stability control, traction control, side impact beams, a tire-pressure monitor, dual-stage front airbags, and first- and second-row curtain airbags.

Published May 31, 2022 by Tim O'Sullivan

User reviews for 2016 BMW X6

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by Nyanda M
Jul 25, 2024
The best car ever!! I love it I would recommend to everyone who likes unique stylish car.Jul 25, 2024
by Ron P
Jul 05, 2024
Love it, luxury features and outstanding handling. I would compare it to Lexus RX 350 FSport.Jul 05, 2024
by Tia B
Jan 20, 2024
It’s just a beautiful car to have. I love the body.Jan 20, 2024

2016 BMW X6 Pricing

Original MSRP
$60,600 to $75,300
Price range
$19,049 to $20,807
Average price on CG
$19,060
YoY price change
$20,461 to $19,060

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

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: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.15

Engine

Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: ready

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

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: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15

Engine

Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: ready

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

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 · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: steering wheel · 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: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 20

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15

Engine

Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 20

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · 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: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: ready

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

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