BMW X6 M E71 Crossover (2009-2014)

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BMW X6 M E71 is the high-performance model of BMW's uglified X6 mid-size crossover. It was in production from 2009 to 2014, powered by a highly-tuned S63B44 hot-V bi-turbo engine that displaced 4.4 liters. In the beginning of the production run, the E71 X6 M used ZF 6HP automatic transmission; this was updated to an 8-speed unit in 2012.
Unfortunately, the X6 M is a disaster in both styling and engineering: It has an ugly roofline that makes the rear seats almost useless and the cargo area small. At the same time, its S63 engine is extremely troublesome, arguably the worst modern V8 in the automotive industry. The automatic transmission wasn't that great, either, given the vehicle's weight.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the BMW X6 M E71 is hardly the "offroader" that BMW would like you to think. With a 13.9L/100km (16.9mpg) fuel "dis-economy", owners have to be prepared to pay for their "smiles-per-mile".

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Neofiliac score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Lots of power and torque
  • Prestige of BMW M
Cons
  • Ugly
  • Compromised form for compromised function
  • Exceptionally unreliable
  • Very high fuel consumption

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Specifications

6AT8AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity570 L / 20.1 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity17.0 L / 18.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers45
Payload620 kg / 1367 lbs525 kg / 1157 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearHelical spring
Tire Size275/40 R20, 315/35 R20275/40 R 20 106Y, 315/35 R20 110Y
Turning Circle12.8 m / 42.0 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1690 mm / 66.5 in1983 mm / 78.1 in
Size | Length4877 mm / 192.0 in4876 mm / 192.0 in
Size | Width1983 mm / 78.1 in
Track Width | Front1660.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear1672.0 mm / 65.8 in
Weight2380.0 kg / 5247.0 lbs
Wheel Size20 in10J x 20, 11J x 20
Wheelbase2933 mm / 115.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.5 sec
Fuel Economy13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 19.3 L/100km / 12.2 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed275.0 km/h / 170.9 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineS63B44
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.3:1
Engine | Displacement4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power555.0 hp / 413.9 kW @ 6000 rpm560.0 hp / 417.6 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output126.3 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in127.4 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 1500-5650 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomatic Steptronic

Production

Availability2009 ~ 20122012 ~ 2014

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