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Overall Rating
The 2014 BMW X6 is equipped with multiple engine options ranging from 3.0-liter turbocharged to 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged. The interior of the BMW is impeccable and is adorned with high-quality materials.
BMW X6 is a unique vehicle that is somewhere between an SUV and a sporty coupe. BMW calls the car a Sports Activity Coupe. The coupe-like design is being adopted in sedans by most manufacturers, but on an SUV, it looks a bit off-place. The car is touted to offer the convenience of an SUV with a driving character like a smaller car. There is ample space in the cabin, which in characteristic BMW fashion is decked out in well-designed materials. The headroom in the rear seats though is on the lacking side, which can be quite disappointing.
Powering the X6 is a choice between a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine in the xDrive35i, which makes 300 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. The xDrive50i is powered by a 4.4L turbocharged V-8 that puts up 400 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque. All X6 models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive. The car goes up against the likes of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
The xDrive35i is plenty responsive and usable in daily driving with its high efficiency. We suggest skipping on the packages as the starting price for the SUV is already quite high. Though the dynamic handling package improves the driveability of the SUV by a bit, the base variant brings all that is necessary and makes up a value for money package.
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The 2014 BMW X6 is equipped with multiple engine options ranging from 3.0-liter turbocharged to 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged. The interior of the BMW is impeccable and is adorned with high-quality materials.
BMW X6 is a unique vehicle that is somewhere between an SUV and a sporty coupe. BMW calls the car a Sports Activity Coupe. The coupe-like design is being adopted in sedans by most manufacturers, but on an SUV, it looks a bit off-place. The car is touted to offer the convenience of an SUV with a driving character like a smaller car. There is ample space in the cabin, which in characteristic BMW fashion is decked out in well-designed materials. The headroom in the rear seats though is on the lacking side, which can be quite disappointing.
Powering the X6 is a choice between a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine in the xDrive35i, which makes 300 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. The xDrive50i is powered by a 4.4L turbocharged V-8 that puts up 400 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque. All X6 models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive. The car goes up against the likes of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
The X6 comes in two principal trims: the xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. The former is powered by a 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged motor, while the latter has a 4.4L V-8 turbocharged engine. Both cars have an 8-speed automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive. While the base variant is available for $60,800, the powerful xDrive50i comes with a sticker price of $71,400.
Trim |
xDrive35i |
xDrive50i |
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MSRP |
$60,800 |
$71,400 |
Key Features |
19” alloy wheels |
4.4L V-8 turbocharged engine: 400 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque |
Adaptive Xenon headlamps |
16-way adjustable front seats |
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Sunroof |
Navigation system |
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Power liftgate |
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Dual zone automatic climate control |
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Heated 10-way power seats |
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Leather upholstery |
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10 speaker sound system |
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The xDrive35i is plenty responsive and usable in daily driving with its high efficiency. We suggest skipping on the packages as the starting price for the SUV is already quite high. Though the dynamic handling package improves the driveability of the SUV by a bit, the base variant brings all that is necessary and makes up a value for money package.
The 2014 BMW X6 xDrive35i comes with a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine that puts up 300 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. All-wheel-drive and an 8-speed automatic gearbox is standard across all X6s.
The X6 xDrive50i gets a 4.4L V-8 turbocharged moor making 400 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque. The steering is precise and the car surprisingly has a very low body roll. The car performs well around corners and even has enough travel on the suspension to soak up heavy bumps.
Model |
BMW X6 xDrive35i |
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE |
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MSRP |
$60,800 |
$64,380 |
$62,600 |
Engine |
3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 |
6.4L V-8 |
3.0L supercharged V-6 |
Drivetrain |
AWD |
4WD |
4WD |
Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
Power |
300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
470 hp @ 6000 rpm |
340 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Torque |
300 ft-lbs. @ 1300 rpm |
465 ft-lbs. @ 4300 rpm |
332 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm |
0-60 mph (seconds) |
6.4 |
5.6 |
6.9 |
Quarter-mile (seconds) |
14.8 |
12.3 |
N/A |
Top Speed (mph) |
146 |
155 |
138 |
The xDrive35i X6 zooms to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, while the X6 xDrive50i does the same in 5.2 seconds. The superpowered, albeit similarly priced, Jeep Grand Cherokee does the same speed in 5.6 seconds, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with its 4WD lags behind and completes the same in 6.9 seconds. In top speed, Jeep Grand Cherokee is the fastest at 155 mph.
The 2014 BMW X6 returns pretty great fuel economy for its size. The xDrive35i offers 17 mpg in cities, 24 mpg on highways, and 20 mpg combined. The xDrive50i gives 14 mpg in cities, 21 mpg on highways, and 17 mpg combined. The car has a large 22.4-gallon fuel tank, which takes it to a colossal range exceeding 450 miles.
Model |
BMW X6 xDrive35i |
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
17 |
13 |
17 |
MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
24 |
19 |
23 |
MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
20 |
15 |
19 |
Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
22.4 |
24.6 |
27.7 |
Range (City/Hwy) |
381/538 |
320/467 |
471/637 |
The naturally aspirated V-8 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is without a doubt the most inefficient of the lot, with just 15 mpg combined. The Land Rover Range Rover also returns low mileage, though it has the largest 27.7-gallon fuel tank, which is good to go for 500 miles easily. In highway range, Land Rover stands way ahead of its rivals with 637 miles.
The front seats of the 2014 X6 have impressive space and a commanding position over the performance. It looks similar to the X5 SUV on which most of the underpinnings are based. The seats are sportier and the cushioned center console is unique to the X6.
The materials are top-notch with emphasis on practicality and usability rather than beautification. The X6 has a dramatically slung roofline that cuts into the headroom on the rear seat. The rear seats are further only available with a 2 seater configuration and a 3rd seat has to be added optionally.
Model |
BMW X6 xDrive35i |
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE |
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Seating Capacity |
4 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.3/59.9/40.5 |
39.9/58.7/40.3 |
N/A |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.2/57.0/35.9 |
39.2/58.0/38.6 |
N/A |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
25.6 |
36.3 |
27.7 |
The 2014 X6 offers the least room in the rear, with a highly lacking headroom. The 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers much better space and can even be fitted with reclining and massaging chairs. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has ample space in the rear, though the seats lack much support and are devoid of any adjustability. Some standout interior features in the car are:
The car comes with the iDrive interface, which can be controlled via a rotary dial in the center console. The knob has a slow learning cycle though once you get used to it barely takes any time to access any functions.
The system has BMW app support, Bluetooth capability, a premium audio system, and a DVD/CD player. Some standout features in the 2014 BMW X6’s infotainment are:
The appearance of the car is quite unlike any other vehicle in the market. While it is understandable that the coupe roofline gets the center of gravity lower to make the car easier to handle, it looks thoroughly out of place on an SUV, though home buyers are known to fall in love with the handling and convenience these BMWs offer.
On the features front, the car includes most of what it offers in the X5, and even adopts the round LED DRLs. The rear lamps are LEDs as well, and the small chrome grille in the front also looks well put in place.
Model |
BMW X6 xDrive35i |
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
4784 |
5150 |
4727 |
Length (in.) |
192.0 |
189.8 |
191.0 |
Width (in.) |
78.1 |
76.5 |
78.1 |
Height (in.) |
66.5 |
69.3 |
70.1 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
8.6 |
7.9 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
115.5 |
114.8 |
115.1 |
Compared to the other competitors, the BMW is a bit on the heavier side. Though surprisingly, this adds to its handling which is actually quite capable and well-grounded. The car has barely any body roll through the corners, which is a blessing when taking on curvy roads. The BMW also has the longest wheelbase in the competition, though it also features the lowest ground clearance. Some standout exterior features are:
Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has yet laid their hand on the SUV. although the X5 SUV scores “good” scores as reported by the IIHS. The car has a plethora of safety features like traction control, ABS, automatic brake drying, and more. It includes front and side airbags along with side curtain airbags. The car also includes a BMW Assist emergency communications system. Some standout safety features on offer in the car are:
The coupe SUV in our opinion is a rather drab and out of proportion looking car. However, in general, the engine is well powered and is highly efficient and also offers some great convenience features. The car is responsive and does offer a brilliantly well-specced handling and road-hugging capability. Overall the car in our opinion is too overpriced to be a serious pick in the segment.