Is the 2023 BMW X6 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.7 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $70,100. Class median $44,813.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 39.3 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Good buy: 12 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 47% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 12 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X6 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 27.4 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the X6 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,100 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 194.8 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X6 a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 66% of 154
Is the X6 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 66.8 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X6 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 47% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive40i AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X6 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% above cars like it.
- Price, xDrive40i AWD
- $70,100
- Predicted price
- $67,831
- Gap
- +$2,269 (+3%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X6 a good buy?
No. 12 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i AWD | $70,100 | 13.9 cents | 27.4 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 AWD | $48,895 | 5.8 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 346 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $48,990 | 4.7 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge Core AWD | $53,550 | 6.7 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD | $54,190 | 6.2 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 389 hp |
| Volvo C40 Recharge Core AWD | $55,300 | 6.6 cents | 48.7 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Plus AWD | $56,100 | 6.6 cents | 49.8 cu ft | 408 hp |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Core AWD | $57,200 | 11.4 cents | 49.3 cu ft | 455 hp |
| Cadillac LYRIQ Debut Edition RWD | $58,795 | 6.4 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 340 hp |
Compared with 1,176 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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