Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 19 recorded runs

BMW X6 0–60 Times

The BMW X6 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 19 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW X6 is the 2020 BMW X6 M Competition, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.60 seconds at 119.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested BMW X6 is the 2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i, which took 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the BMW X6 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.74 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.28 seconds at 105.42 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.3sec 2020 M Competition
Average 0–60 4.74sec Across 19 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.28sec @ 105.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.2sec 2009 xDrive35i
2024 BMW X6

Across 19 verified runs, the BMW X6 ranges from 3.3 to 6.2 seconds 0–60, with a 4.74-second average.

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BMW X6 0–60 times by model year

19 tests · 9 years

2024

BMW X6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.40 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2024 BMW X6 M Competition
3.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.90s ¼ mi @ 116.3 mph
0–60 mph
3.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.90 sec
Trap Speed
116.3 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 19
2024 BMW X6 M Competition
#09
2024 BMW X6 xDrive40i (M Sport)
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.90 sec
Trap Speed
108.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 26 H / 24.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#9 of 19
2024 BMW X6 xDrive40i (M Sport)

2020

BMW X6 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.78 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2020 BMW X6 M Competition
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.60s ¼ mi @ 119.5 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.60 sec
Trap Speed
119.5 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 19
2020 BMW X6 M Competition
#05
2020 BMW X6 M50i
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
113.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 19
2020 BMW X6 M50i
#10
2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i (xLine)
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 19
2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i (xLine)
#12
2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i (xLine)
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 99.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
99.9 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 19
2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i (xLine)

2018

BMW X6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#15
2018 BMW X6 xDrive35i (xLine)
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 19
2018 BMW X6 xDrive35i (xLine)

2017

BMW X6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2017 BMW X6 M
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 19
2017 BMW X6 M

2015

BMW X6 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.25 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#03
2015 BMW X6 M
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 19
2015 BMW X6 M
#04
2015 BMW X6 M
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 114.3 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
114.3 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 19
2015 BMW X6 M
#14
2015 BMW X6 xDrive35i
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 19
2015 BMW X6 xDrive35i
#16
2015 BMW X6 xDrive35i
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.9 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 19
2015 BMW X6 xDrive35i

2011

BMW X6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2011 BMW X6 M
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 110.8 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
110.8 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 14.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 19
2011 BMW X6 M

2010

BMW X6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#08
2010 BMW X6 M
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
110.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 19
2010 BMW X6 M
#13
2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
17 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 19
2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

2009

BMW X6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.25 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#11
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 19
2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i
#19
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 18.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#19 of 19
2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i

2008

BMW X6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.55 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#17
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 19
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i
#18
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.2 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 19
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i

How we verify BMW X6 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW X6 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW X6 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW X6 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest BMW X6 on record is the 2020 BMW X6 M Competition, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.60 seconds at 119.5 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW X6 is the 2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i, which takes 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 19 verified runs, a BMW X6 reaches 60 mph in 4.74 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.28 seconds at roughly 105.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 9 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW X6 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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