DecodedCars2027 BMW X6
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 375 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 21 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2027 standard SUV (19.4 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 23 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 BMW X6 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway), 19% better than the 2027 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 X6 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 X6 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Greer, South Carolina
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2027 X6 configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | +19% | $3,550 | 379 |
| X6 M60i xDrive Hybrid | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | -2% | $4,350 | 467 |
| X6 M Competition Hybrid | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | -23% | $5,500 | 589 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 BMW X6.
Similar 2027 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW X6 (this car) | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Range Rover | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2027 BMW X5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Defender | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Lincoln Navigator | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 BMW X6.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 BMW X6 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
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Other X6 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X6 | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 X6 | 24 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 X6 | 24 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 9 |
| 2023 X6 | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 X6 | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 X6 | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 X6 | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 11 | 9 |
| 2019 X6 | 20 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 5 |
| 2018 X6 | 21 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 X6 | 21 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 X6 | 21 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2015 X6 | 22 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →