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2017 BMW X6
The 2017 BMW X6 is a light update led by a new standard iDrive 5.0 infotainment system with touchscreen control and newly standard xLine appearance details. NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 3 complaints. Used ones run $17,100 to $20,500 per Kelley Blue Book, and EPA rates it 17 to 21 mpg combined.
Configurations3
Model/option labels3
Combined efficiency17–21 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers5
What changed on the 2017 BMW X6
Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls the 2017 X6 a light update led by a new standard iDrive 5.0 infotainment system with touchscreen control. It is part of the second-generation X6 introduced for 2015, so 2017 brought a technology and appearance update rather than a new body or structure. Every trim has a 10.2-inch navigation touchscreen, leather upholstery and the newly standard xLine appearance details.
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) calls the standard 300-hp turbocharged inline-six a silky-smooth base engine, and says the choice comes down to the X6's sleeker roofline and tapered tail against the X5's extra headroom and cargo capacity. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2017 X6 prices at $17,100 to $20,500 at a dealer.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 X6. 17V327000 covers X5 M and X6 M vehicles whose tire label says 20-inch tires when they carry 21-inch tires. 19V823000 covers damaged rear seat lower anchor bars used for child seats on 2015-2019 X6 models.
Owners have filed only 3 complaints: engine, air bags and child seat with 1 each. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.
2017 X6 against the X5
EPA rates the 2017 X6 at 17 to 21 mpg combined and $3,700 to $4,550 a year in fuel. The 2017 X5 lists 17 to 25 mpg combined and $3,250 to $4,550, so the X5 is the more economical of the two.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2017 BMW X6: 3 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 mph | Top speed | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive50i | 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Manual | AWD | 445 | 480 | 4.6 s | 130 mph | 15 / 21 / 17 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| xDrive35i | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Manual | AWD | 300 | 300 | 6 s | 130 mph | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| sDrive35i | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Manual | RWD | 300 | 300 | 6 s | 130 mph | 18 / 25 / 21 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive50i | 5,080 lb | 193.8 in | 67 in | 115.5 in | 42 ft | 22.4 gal | 39.3 in | 40.3 in | 6,000 lb | 1,110 lb | P275/40R20 |
| xDrive35i | 4,705 lb | 193.8 in | 67 in | 115.5 in | 42 ft | 22.4 gal | 39.3 in | 40.3 in | 6,000 lb | 1,110 lb | P275/40R20 |
| sDrive35i | 4,585 lb | 193.8 in | 67 in | 115.5 in | 42 ft | 22.4 gal | 39.3 in | 40.3 in | 6,000 lb | 1,110 lb | P275/40R20 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2017 BMW X6 trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | xDrive50i | xDrive35i | sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||
| Adaptive headlights | Std | Std | Std |
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Hill-descent control | Std | Std | – |
| Night vision | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Pedestrian detection | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Rearview camera | Std | Opt | Opt |
| Surround-view camera | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Opt | Opt |
| Real-time traffic information | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-seat DVD entertainment | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Satellite radio | Std | Opt | Opt |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std |
| Emergency and security services | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Heated steering wheel | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Opt | Opt |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | Opt | Opt |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37794X6 sDrive35i | 3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | N/A |
| 37796X6 xDrive35i | 3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | N/A |
| 37952X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
5 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2017 BMW X6 versus the 2016 BMW X6?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2017 BMW X6 carries the 2016 BMW X6's figures forward: 3 certification records labelled X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, 3L 6-cyl SIDI, 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive on premium, rated 17-21 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $3,700 to $4,550. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 1 for the 2016 to 2 for the 2017.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How quickly does the 2017 BMW X6 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance
The 2017 BMW X6's 0-60 mph time is 4.6 seconds on the xDrive50i and 6 seconds on the xDrive35i and sDrive35i. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2017 BMW X6 trims differ from one another?
Trims
The xDrive35i has 300 hp against 445 over the xDrive50i. The sDrive35i has RWD instead of AWD over the xDrive35i.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What is the 2017 BMW X6's top speed?
Performance
The 2017 BMW X6's top speed is 130 mph on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2016 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05What size wheels does the 2017 BMW X6 have?
Wheels and tires
The 2017 BMW X6's wheel diameter is 20 inches on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2016 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2017 BMW X6.
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Ownership desk
Problems and maintenance decisions worth checking next.
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