The main competitors of the BMW X6 are cars Audi Q7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus LX, Mercedes-Benz G-class, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover, Volvo XC90 and Toyota Land Cruiser.
First generation (E71; 2008–2014)
The concept model debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt am Main International Auto Show, and first-generation mass production was announced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and the Montreal International Auto Show. Production is located at BMW's North American plant in Greer, South Carolina, which also manufactures BMW X5. During this period, about 230 thousand cars were produced.
This is the first BMW model to feature Active Power Management (DPC), which works together with xDrive all-wheel drive. Now the torque is distributed not only between the front and rear wheels (xDrive), but also to the desired wheel at the rear (DPC), for improved maneuverability and added stability. The DPC differential has clutch blocks on both output sides which are driven by an electric motor.
There were three gasoline engines - two 3.5 liter 6-cylinder in-line engines with a capacity of 302 hp. (factory name N54 and N55) and a 5.0 liter 8-cylinder V8 with 402 hp. There is also a hybrid model with a gasoline engine and a total output of 479 hp. There were four diesel engines available - two 3.0 liter 6-cylinder in-line engines with a capacity of 232 and 241 hp, a 3.5 liter l6 with a capacity of 282 hp. and a 4.0 liter l6 with 402 hp. The hybrid car uses an 8-speed automatic transmission, the rest 6-speed automatic.
Second generation (F16; 2014–present time)
The second generation X6 was presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014 with a new ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission and a slightly larger luggage compartment. Official sales began at the end of 2014.
There are two petrol engines - a 3.5 liter 6-cylinder row engine with a capacity of 225 hp. and a 5.2 liter V8 with 331 hp. There are two diesel engines - with a volume of 3.0 and 4.0 liters, 6-cylinder in-line engines with a capacity of 225 and 309 liters. with.