This is the second generation of BMW’s X6, with top of the line diesel engine: BMW M50d. It features a 3-litre engine, turbocharged with three turbines. Flamenco Red Brilliant paint featured on this car is a premiere among BMW’s colour options.
Details
Make: BMW
Model: BMW X6 / BMW X6 M50d
Production: 2014 –
Body type: SUV, 5 seats
VIN: WBAKV610200G71083
Price without VAT: 98,594 Euro
Engine: 3.0-litre (2,993 cc) longitudinal 6-cylinder turbocharged engine; M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology with three turbochargers, multi-stage and variable-geometry charging; common rail direct injection with piezo injectors; maximum injection pressure: 2,200 bar. The maximum output is 280 kW / 381 PS/hp at 4,000-4,400 rpm and peak torque is 740 Nm (approx. 545 lb-ft), available between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm.
Gearbox: 8-speed sport automatic transmission with Steptronic
Tyres: Pirelli Scorpion 255/50 R19 (winter)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.2 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h
Declared average fuel consumption: 6.6 liters of diesel per 100 km
Emissions: EU6, 174 CO2/km
Fuel tank (l): 85
Dimensions (mm): L 4,909 / w 1,989 / h 1,702
Luggage compartment capacity (l): 650 / 1,870
Wheelbase (mm): 2,933
Weight: 2,260 kg
Cd: 0.36
Front suspension: Double track control arm with M-specific elastokinematics, damping and suspension tuning, small, negative steering roll radius, anti-dive.
Rear suspension: Integral-V axle with M-specific elastokinematics, damping and suspension tuning, spatial suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive, air suspension with automatic self-leveling.
Main standard equipment
Sport Automatic Transmission with Steptronic; frontal airbags for driver and front passenger; side airbags for driver and front passenger; curtain airbags for front and rear seats; three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats with belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter at the front; Tyre Defect Indicator. Also DSC, including ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant; dual-zone climate control; adaptive M suspension; front sport seats with electric adjustments; M leather steering wheel; M Aerodynamics Package; BMW Individual Exterior Line Aluminium satined; High Beam Assistant.
Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)
Flamenco Red metallic paint with brilliant effect (831); Dynamic Pack with adaptive suspension (2,801); soft close for doors (544); rearview camera (382); panoramic multi video camera system for parking (628); PDC – Park Distance Control (467); Bang & Olufsen sound system (3,352); ceramic coat for buttons (467); adaptive LED headlights (1,689) and LED fog lights; BMW Individual instrument panel finished in leather (1.231); Professional Infotainment System (2,198); Lights Package (323); Driving Assistant Plus (1,315); Head-Up Display (1,180); convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity (424);multifunctional instrument display (382); Speed Limit Info (272); BMW ConnectedDrive Advanced (458); electric glass roof (1,061); sun protection glazing (382); interior and exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function (331); lumbar support for driver and front passenger (306); heated front seats (323).
Comments
- + very good engine performance
- + great engine sound
- + fast transmission
- + very good steering system
- + precise and silent suspension
- + good fuel economy
- + nice ambiental lights
- + very good LED headlights and fog lights
- + very good torsional rigidity and no torsion noise
- – wind and rolling noise at highway speeds (130 km/h+)
Driven by Adrian M. for 190 km, 13.1 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 9,954 km total mileage of the car.
Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni
